How To Fix AD885 - Structure change at field level (convert table &)

AD885 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Structure change at field level (convert table &)

What causes this issue?

The structure of the table in the ABAP/4 Dictionary changed at field
level, e.g. due to deletion of fields or a change in the primary key.
This structure change in the ABAP/4 Dictionary makes a conversion of the
table structure already created in the database necessary for reasons of
consistency. The data is unloaded from the database table, the new table
structure is created in the database and the data is loaded back to this
new structure.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD885 - Structure change at field level (convert table &) ?

  The SAP error message AD885, which states "Structure change at field level (convert table &)," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the structure of a database table and the corresponding ABAP program or data dictionary object that is trying to access it. This can happen due to various reasons, such as changes in the data dictionary (like adding or removing fields) that have not been properly propagated to all dependent objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field-Level Changes: Changes made to the structure of a table (like adding, deleting, or modifying fields) without properly adjusting all dependent programs, views, or function modules.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include all necessary objects or was not executed correctly.
  Inconsistent Data Dictionary: The data dictionary might be inconsistent due to manual changes or errors during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Structure Changes: Review the