How To Fix DD_MT_SHARING096 - Table &1: Sharing change requires a table conversion

DD_MT_SHARING096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DD_MT_SHARING - DDIC Multi Tenancy Sharing: Messages

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Table &1: Sharing change requires a table conversion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DD_MT_SHARING096 - Table &1: Sharing change requires a table conversion ?

  The SAP error message DD_MT_SHARING096 indicates that a change in the sharing status of a database table requires a table conversion. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to modify the sharing characteristics of a table that is already defined in the Data Dictionary (DD) and is being used in a way that conflicts with the proposed changes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Change in Table Sharing: You are trying to change the sharing status of a table (e.g., from shared to non-shared or vice versa) without performing the necessary conversion.
  Inconsistent Table Definition: The current definition of the table does not match the expected structure or sharing characteristics due to previous changes or inconsistencies.
  Database Constraints: The underlying database may have constraints that prevent the change from being applied without a conversion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Table Definition: Review the current definition