How To Fix AD986 - Table change made makes table language-dependent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 986

• Message text: Table change made makes table language-dependent

What causes this issue?

A table is specified as language-dependent if its key contains a field
of type LANG in its key.
You action converts a non-language-dependent table to one that is
language-dependent.
You have presumably inserted a key field of type LANG into the table or
made a field that was not previously in the key into a key field.

System Response

Information message

How to fix this error?

No action required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD986 - Table change made makes table language-dependent ?

  The SAP error message AD986 indicates that a change made to a table has resulted in it becoming language-dependent. This typically occurs when a field in a database table is modified in such a way that it now requires language-specific data, which can affect how the data is stored and retrieved based on the user's language settings.
  Cause:
  The error can be triggered by several actions, including:
  
  Adding a Language-Dependent Field: If a new field is added to a table that is intended to store language-specific data (e.g., descriptions, names), the table becomes language-dependent.
  Modifying Existing Fields: Changing the attributes of existing fields to make them language-dependent (e.g., changing a field from a generic text field to a text field that requires language-specific entries).
  Table Structure Changes: Any structural changes that introduce language dependency can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AD986 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Table Changes: Check the changes made to the table structure. Identify any fields that have been added or modified to be language-dependent.
  
  
  Adjust Table Settings: If the language dependency is not required, you may need to revert the changes or adjust the table settings to remove the language dependency. This may involve:
  
  Removing language-dependent fields.
  Changing the field attributes back to language-independent.
  
  
  
  Use Language-Dependent Fields Appropriately: If the language dependency is necessary, ensure that the application logic and data handling processes are updated to accommodate language-specific data. This includes:
  
  Ensuring that data is entered for all required languages.
  Modifying any reports or queries to handle language-specific data correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are correctly configured to reflect the changes in the target environment.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for best practices on handling language-dependent tables.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Language-Dependent Data: In SAP, language-dependent data is typically stored in specific fields that are designed to hold translations or variations of data based on the user's language settings.
  Table Maintenance: When maintaining tables, it's essential to understand the implications of making fields language-dependent, as it can affect data integrity and application performance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to the AD986 error, as there may be updates or recommendations from SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the AD986 error and ensure that your table structure aligns with your application's requirements.