How To Fix DO938 - DDL source & deleted

DO938 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 938

• Message text: DDL source & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO938 - DDL source & deleted ?

  The SAP error message DO938 indicates that a Data Definition Language (DDL) source has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of database operations or when working with database objects in SAP systems, particularly in the context of ABAP Dictionary or database-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Database Object: The DDL source (like a table, view, or other database object) has been deleted from the database or the ABAP Dictionary.
  Inconsistent State: The system may be in an inconsistent state where references to the deleted object still exist in the code or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, it might not have been properly included in the transport request, leading to its absence in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify if the DDL source (table, view, etc.) still exists in the database or ABAP Dictionary. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or