How To Fix DB6321 - The descriptions of table &1 in the DB and ABAP Dictionary are different

DB6321 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6 - DB6: Alert Monitoring and Alert Configuration

• Message number: 321

• Message text: The descriptions of table &1 in the DB and ABAP Dictionary are different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6321 - The descriptions of table &1 in the DB and ABAP Dictionary are different ?

  The SAP error message DB6321 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the definitions of a database table in the database itself and its corresponding definition in the ABAP Dictionary. This can occur due to various reasons, such as changes made directly in the database without updating the ABAP Dictionary, or inconsistencies arising from transport requests.
  
  Cause:
  
  Direct Database Changes: If changes were made directly to the database table (e.g., using SQL commands) without updating the ABAP Dictionary, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If a transport request that includes changes to the ABAP Dictionary was not successfully imported into the database, the definitions may not match.
  Database Migration: During a database migration or upgrade, discrepancies can occur if the migration process does not correctly update both the database and the ABAP Dictionary.
  Development Errors: Errors during development, such as forgetting to activate a table after making changes in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  
  Solution:
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