How To Fix DA558 - The following DB columns do not exist in the active nametab:


DA558 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 558

  • Message text: The following DB columns do not exist in the active nametab:

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  • What causes this issue?

    When a table is activated, a runtime object (nametab) is generated
    which summarizes the the table information relevant to the runtime
    environment. The components of the runtime environment (ABAP/4
    programs, Screen Painter, etc.) get the information for the table from
    this runtime object. The fields in the list which follows exist in the
    database but not in the nametab.

    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?

    Please check how this inconsistency between the nametab and the
    database came about. You can eliminate it using the the database
    utility (SE14).

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DA558 - Details

  • The SAP error message DA558 indicates that there are database columns that are expected to exist in the active name table (nametab) but do not. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the activation of a data dictionary object, when performing a transport, or when there are inconsistencies in the database schema.
    
    Cause: Inconsistent Database Schema: The database schema may not be in sync with the data dictionary definitions in the SAP system. This can happen if changes were made directly in the database without corresponding updates in the data dictionary. Transport Issues: If a transport request was not imported correctly, it may lead to missing columns in the database. Development Errors: Errors during the development phase, such as incomplete or incorrect definitions of database tables or fields. Database Migration: If there was a migration or upgrade of the database, some columns may not have been created or migrated properly.
    Solution: Check the Data Dictionary:

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