How To Fix B1171 - Choose 'Utilities -> Comparison' in the following table maintenance view

B1171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Choose 'Utilities -> Comparison' in the following table maintenance view

What causes this issue?

Synchronizing table data

How to fix this error?

The next transaction is the table view maintenance. Select the
synchronizing tool under 'Utilities -> Compare synchronization tool'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

B1171 - Details

• The SAP error message B1171, which states "Choose 'Utilities -> Comparison' in the following table maintenance view," typically occurs when you are trying to maintain a table that has a comparison function available but has not been executed. This message is often seen in the context of table maintenance views (SM30/SM31) where the system expects you to compare the entries in the view before making changes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system requires you to perform a comparison of the entries in the table maintenance view before you can proceed with any modifications. This is a safeguard to ensure that you are aware of any discrepancies or changes that may have occurred in the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Table Maintenance View: Navigate to the relevant table maintenance view using transaction code SM30 or SM31.
  
  
  Choose Utilities: In the menu bar, click on Utilities.
  
  
  Select Comparison: From the dropdown,