How To Fix AD888 - &: Structure change at field level. Database must be adjusted

AD888 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 888

• Message text: &: Structure change at field level. Database must be adjusted

What causes this issue?

The structure of the table changed at field level, e.g. by deleting
fields or changing the primary key. This makes itnecessary to adjust the
table definition orthe definition of the indexes created for the table
on the database for reasons of consistency.

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?

The system could make this adjustment automatically. Check in the log
whether the necessary steps were correctly executed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD888 - &: Structure change at field level. Database must be adjusted ?

  The SAP error message AD888, which states "Structure change at field level. Database must be adjusted," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the structure of a database table and the corresponding ABAP Dictionary definition. This can happen due to various reasons, such as changes made to the data structure in the ABAP Dictionary (like adding or modifying fields) without properly adjusting the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Changes: Changes made to the structure of a table in the ABAP Dictionary (e.g., adding, deleting, or modifying fields) that have not been reflected in the underlying database.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) without executing the necessary adjustments.
  Database Inconsistencies: Manual changes made directly in the database that are not reflected in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AD888 error, you need to adjust the database to match the current structure defined in the ABAP Dictionary. Here