How To Fix DT040 - Table type changed from &->& (DB table is deleted)

DT040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Table type changed from &->& (DB table is deleted)

What causes this issue?

The table type has changed. Changes have therefore become necessary in
the database objects. An existing database table must be 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?

This action might be carried out automatically by the system. Otherwise
you must delete the table from the database yourself 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 DT040 - Table type changed from &->& (DB table is deleted) ?

  The SAP error message DT040 indicates that a database table has been deleted, which has led to a change in the table type. This error typically arises during the activation of a data dictionary object or when trying to access a table that no longer exists in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Deletion: The most common cause of this error is that the database table has been deleted from the database, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Transport Issues: If the table was part of a transport request and the transport was not executed correctly, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Development Environment Changes: Changes made in the development environment that were not properly reflected in the production environment can also lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data Dictionary: If the data dictionary (DDIC) is not in sync with the actual database, it can cause this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Database: Verify if the table indeed exists in the database. You can do