How To Fix DA133 - ALTER TABLE to table & not executed

DA133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DA - Dictionary: Compare, distribution, timer, instantiation

• Message number: 133

• Message text: ALTER TABLE to table & not executed

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DA133 - Details

• The SAP error message DA133, which states "ALTER TABLE to table & not executed," typically occurs when there is an issue with the database table structure or when the system is unable to execute the ALTER TABLE command for a specific table. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Table Locking: The table may be locked by another process or user, preventing the ALTER TABLE command from being executed.
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints (like foreign key constraints) that prevent changes to the table structure.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the command may not have the necessary authorizations to alter the table.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying issues with the database itself, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
  Incompatible Data Types: The changes being made may not be compatible with the existing data types or constraints in the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for