How To Fix DMC_GENERAL388 - Shadow DDIC objects could not be created for table &1 / destination &2

DMC_GENERAL388 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 388

• Message text: Shadow DDIC objects could not be created for table &1 / destination &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL388 - Shadow DDIC objects could not be created for table &1 / destination &2 ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL388 indicates that there was an issue creating shadow Data Dictionary (DDIC) objects for a specific table in a given destination. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or when working with data replication or migration scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to create DDIC objects in the target system.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be technical problems in the target system, such as:
  
  The target system is not properly configured.
  The database connection is not established or is unstable.
  The target system is in a state that does not allow for the creation of new objects (e.g., it is in maintenance mode).
  
  
  
  Existing Objects: If the shadow DDIC objects already exist and there is a conflict, this can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or