How To Fix DT077 - Table type change &->&. Delete DB table or data.

DT077 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Table type change &->&. Delete DB table or data.

What causes this issue?

The table type was changed, but objects which have to be deleted still
exist in the database for this object. This situation can occur for
example if a transparent table is changed to a structure since data
objects are not assigned to structures.

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 existing database objects 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 DT077 - Table type change &->&. Delete DB table or data. ?

  The SAP error message DT077 indicates that there is an issue with a database table that is related to a change in the table type. This error typically occurs when there is an inconsistency between the data dictionary definition of a table and its actual state in the database. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Type Change: The error usually arises when the type of a database table has been changed (e.g., from transparent to pooled or cluster) and the system detects that the existing database table does not match the new definition.
  Data Inconsistency: If there are existing records in the database table that do not conform to the new structure or type, the system will raise this error.
  Development or Transport Issues: This can also occur during the transport of changes from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) if the table definitions