How To Fix DT118 - Tab. & belongs to central Basis. Append & cannot be activated

DT118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Tab. & belongs to central Basis. Append & cannot be activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT118 - Tab. & belongs to central Basis. Append & cannot be activated ?

  The SAP error message DT118, which states "Tab. & belongs to central Basis. Append & cannot be activated," typically occurs when there is an attempt to activate an append structure for a table that is part of the central Basis system. This error indicates that the append structure cannot be activated because the table is managed centrally, and certain restrictions apply.
  
  Cause:
  
  Centralized Table Management: The table you are trying to append to is part of the central Basis and is managed centrally. This means that any changes to its structure, including appending fields, are restricted to ensure system integrity and consistency across all instances of the table.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the append structure is being transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport layer or the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to make changes to the central tables can also lead to this error.
  
  
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