How To Fix DDIC_ADT_DDLS031 - Please use the ADT Tools in Eclipse to display Structured Objects

DDIC_ADT_DDLS031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDIC_ADT_DDLS - ADT DDL Source Editor

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Please use the ADT Tools in Eclipse to display Structured Objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDIC_ADT_DDLS031 - Please use the ADT Tools in Eclipse to display Structured Objects ?

  The SAP error message DDIC_ADT_DDLS031 indicates that you are trying to access or display structured objects (like data elements, domains, or tables) in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) for Eclipse, but the system is prompting you to use the ADT tools instead of the traditional SAP GUI.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to access or manipulate ABAP Dictionary objects using a method that is not supported in the current context (e.g., using SAP GUI instead of ADT).
  The object you are trying to view or edit is not available in the current environment or is not properly configured for use with ADT.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Use ADT in Eclipse:
  
  Ensure you are using the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse. If you are not, download and install Eclipse and the ADT plugin.
  Open Eclipse and connect to your SAP system using the ADT perspective.
  
  
  
  Access the Object in ADT:
  
  Navigate to the