How To Fix DT088 - Table & (Check for conversion from pooled -> transparent)

DT088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Table & (Check for conversion from pooled -> transparent)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT088 - Table & (Check for conversion from pooled -> transparent) ?

  The SAP error message DT088 typically indicates an issue related to the conversion of a pooled table to a transparent table. This error can occur during the process of modifying database tables in the SAP system, particularly when there are inconsistencies or issues with the table definitions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Pooled vs. Transparent Tables: Pooled tables are a type of database table in SAP that allows multiple logical tables to share the same physical table in the database. Transparent tables, on the other hand, have a one-to-one relationship with the database table. The error DT088 usually arises when there is an attempt to convert a pooled table to a transparent table without addressing certain prerequisites or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data dictionary definitions, such as incorrect field definitions, missing primary keys, or other structural issues that prevent the conversion.
  
  
  Data Integrity: If there is existing data in the pooled table