How To Fix DT139 - &: Update of ABAP time stamp not executed due to index/buffering change

DT139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 139

• Message text: &: Update of ABAP time stamp not executed due to index/buffering change

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT139 - &: Update of ABAP time stamp not executed due to index/buffering change ?

  The SAP error message DT139 indicates that there was an issue with updating the ABAP timestamp due to changes in indexing or buffering. This error typically arises in the context of database operations where the system is trying to update a timestamp field but encounters a problem due to changes in the underlying database structure or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Index Changes: If an index on a table has been modified (e.g., added, deleted, or changed), it can lead to inconsistencies when the system tries to update records that rely on that index.
  Buffering Changes: If the buffering settings for a table have been altered, it can affect how data is read and written to the database. For example, if a table was previously buffered and is now set to not be buffered, or vice versa, it can lead to issues with data consistency.
  Database Locking: If there are locks on the database table that prevent