How To Fix DT036 - Table type changed from &->& (Data must be deleted)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Table type changed from &->& (Data must be deleted)

What causes this issue?

A change in the table type makes it necessary to delete a table which
was already created in the database. This table already contains data.
However, you can only delete the table once this data has been deleted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the data contained in the table. You can do this using the
database utility (SE14).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT036 - Table type changed from &->& (Data must be deleted) ?

  The SAP error message DT036 indicates that there has been a change in the structure of a table type, which requires that the existing data in the table be deleted before the new structure can be applied. This typically occurs when there are changes in the definition of a table type, such as adding or removing fields, changing data types, or modifying the length of fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Table Type Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the definition of a table type has been modified in a way that is incompatible with the existing data. This could happen during a transport of changes or when a developer modifies the table type in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Data Consistency Issues: The existing data does not conform to the new structure, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DT036 error, you need to delete the existing data in the table that is associated