How To Fix DMC_GENERAL408 - Timestamp for DDIC activation of table &1 has changed

DMC_GENERAL408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Timestamp for DDIC activation of table &1 has changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL408 - Timestamp for DDIC activation of table &1 has changed ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL408 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the timestamp for the Data Dictionary (DDIC) activation of a table. This typically occurs during the Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) process when the system detects that the metadata for a table has changed since it was last activated. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes made to the table structure, data types, or other attributes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Structure Changes: The table structure may have been modified after the last activation, which can include adding or removing fields, changing data types, or altering constraints.
  Concurrent Modifications: Another user or process may have activated changes to the same table while your process was running.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, the timestamps may not match, leading to this error.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in system configuration or updates to the SAP system can also lead to discrepancies in timestamps.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Re-activate