How To Fix DDL_REPAIR018 - Total Objects............: &1

DDL_REPAIR018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDL_REPAIR - Message Class for Transaction CDS_REPAIR

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Total Objects............: &1

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DDL_REPAIR018 - Details

• The SAP error message DDL_REPAIR018 typically indicates that there is a problem with the database objects in your SAP system. This message is often related to inconsistencies or issues that have been detected in the database schema or the data dictionary.
  
  Cause:
  The error message DDL_REPAIR018 usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistencies in the Data Dictionary: There may be discrepancies between the data dictionary and the actual database objects.
  Database Corruption: Corruption in the database can lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  Failed Database Operations: If a previous operation (like a transport or upgrade) did not complete successfully, it could leave the database in an inconsistent state.
  Missing or Invalid Objects: Some database objects may be missing or invalid, which can cause this error to appear.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DDL_REPAIR018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the System Log: Use transaction code SM21 to check the system log for any