How To Fix COM_CFG_DB307 - Variant table creation: DDIC type is not a table type (KB &1; Table: &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_CFG_DB - Database Layer: Configuration

• Message number: 307

• Message text: Variant table creation: DDIC type is not a table type (KB &1; Table: &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_CFG_DB307 - Variant table creation: DDIC type is not a table type (KB &1; Table: &2) ?

  The SAP error message COM_CFG_DB307 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of a variant table in the system. Specifically, the error states that the Data Dictionary (DDIC) type being used is not a table type, which is required for the creation of a variant table.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type specified for the variant table is not a table type. In SAP, a table type must be defined in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) for the system to recognize it as a valid table structure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the variant table settings or the associated data types.
  Transport Issues: If the table type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Type:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Check the data type specified for the variant table in the error message.
  Ensure that the data type is indeed a table type. If it is not, you will need to create or modify the data type to be a table type.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Table Type:
  
  If the data type is not a table type, create a new table type or modify the existing one to ensure it meets the requirements.
  Ensure that the table type is properly defined with the necessary fields.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table Type:
  
  If the table type was recently created or modified, make sure to activate it in the Data Dictionary.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the variant table to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  If you are using a custom variant table, ensure that all related objects are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all objects were transported correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the table type or related objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE24 (Class Builder).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the COM_CFG_DB307 error in your SAP system.