How To Fix CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD017 - Delete emptied append structures if there are any.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD - Custom Fields: Messages of ABAP-Managed Fields

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Delete emptied append structures if there are any.

What causes this issue?

In preceding steps, you have been requested to remove your database
field from append structures that reside in the same database table or
ABAP dictionary structure as the extension include structure. If the
append structure contained only your field, you were advised to
introduce a dummy field temporarily. This was needed to activate the
append structure after you have removed your field. Now that your
database field was moved to the extension include structure, append
structures containing only a dummy field can be deleted.

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?

Start transaction SE11.
Enter the obsolete append structure as data type, and press <ZK>Delete
</>. Together with the deletion of the append structure, related
database tables might need to be adjusted.
To adjust tables in transaction SE11, choose <ZK> Utilities -> Database
Object -> Database Utility</> from the menu.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD017 - Delete emptied append structures if there are any. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD017 typically indicates that there are empty append structures in your ABAP data dictionary that need to be deleted. This error is often encountered during the activation of a data dictionary object, such as a table or a structure, when the system detects that there are append structures that do not contain any fields.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Append Structures: The primary cause of this error is the presence of append structures that do not have any fields defined in them. These empty structures can lead to confusion and are generally not useful in the data model.
  Inconsistent Data Dictionary: Sometimes, during development or changes in the data model, append structures may be created but not populated with fields, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD017 error, you need to delete the empty append structures. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify Empty Append Structures:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Check the append structures associated with the relevant tables or structures.
  Look for any append structures that do not contain any fields.
  
  
  
  Delete Empty Append Structures:
  
  Once you have identified the empty append structures, you can delete them.
  In SE11, select the append structure and choose the delete option.
  Confirm the deletion.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Data Dictionary Object:
  
  After deleting the empty append structures, try to activate the original data dictionary object again.
  Ensure that there are no other errors present.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Dictionary (SE11): This is the main tool for managing database objects in SAP. You can use it to view and modify tables, views, data elements, domains, and append structures.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes you make are included in a transport request for proper migration to other environments (e.g., QA, Production).
  Documentation: Always refer to SAP documentation or notes for specific guidance related to your version of SAP, as there may be version-specific considerations.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review your data dictionary for unused or empty objects to maintain a clean and efficient data model.
  Document any changes made to the data dictionary for future reference and to assist other developers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD017 error and ensure that your data dictionary is free of empty append structures.