Message type: E = Error
Message class: DA - Dictionary: Compare, distribution, timer, instantiation
Message number: 438
Message text: Object: & contains data
The specified object exists in the database and already contains data.
Pure information.
No action necessary.
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DA438
- Object: & contains data ?The SAP error message DA438 typically indicates that there is an issue with a specific object (like a table or a data structure) containing data when an operation is attempted that requires the object to be empty. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to delete a table or when attempting to modify a data structure that is expected to be empty.
Cause: The error message DA438 is generally caused by one of the following scenarios: Data Existence: The object you are trying to modify or delete contains data, which prevents the operation from being completed. Incorrect Operation: You may be trying to perform an operation that is not allowed on an object that has existing data.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not aligned with the current state of the object.
Solution: To resolve the DA438 error, you can take the following steps: Check Data: Verify if the object indeed contains
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