How To Fix CD873 - Table & does not have the change document attributes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Table & does not have the change document attributes

What causes this issue?

The table &V1& is, according to TADIR, either not generated
or has a different source system from that of the change
document object.
Possible causes are:
You want to generate atable which already exists in the system (as a
not generated table).
There are inconsistencies in the table TADIR.

System Response

The generation can not be performed.

How to fix this error?

Choose another table name if necessary.
If there are inconsistencies in the TADIR, inform the
system administration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD873 - Table & does not have the change document attributes ?

  The SAP error message CD873 indicates that the specified table does not have the change document attributes. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify change documents for a table that is not set up to support change document logging.
  Cause:
  
  Table Configuration: The table you are trying to work with does not have change document attributes defined. Change documents are used to track changes to data in certain tables, and not all tables are configured for this.
  Missing Change Document Object: The change document object may not be created for the table in question.
  Incorrect Table Name: There might be a typo or incorrect table name specified in your request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Configuration:
  
  Verify if the table is intended to support change documents. You can check this in the Data Dictionary (SE11) by looking at the table's attributes.
  If the table is not configured for change documents, you will need to either choose a different table that does support change documents or configure the current table to do so.
  
  
  
  Create Change Document Object:
  
  If you need to enable change document logging for the table, you can create a change document object using transaction code SCDO.
  Define the change document object and link it to the appropriate table fields that you want to track.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the table name you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team to understand the implications of enabling change documents for the specific table.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Document Objects: These are defined in the SAP system to track changes to specific fields in a table. They are useful for auditing and tracking changes over time.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to view and modify table definitions.
  SCDO: To create and manage change document objects.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to change document logging.
  
  If you are not familiar with these processes, it may be beneficial to work with an SAP consultant or your internal SAP support team to ensure that the changes are made correctly and do not impact other functionalities in your SAP system.