How To Fix DT287 - Change field name & and place in your own existing namespace


DT287 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 287

  • Message text: Change field name & and place in your own existing namespace

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  • What causes this issue?

    The field name used could already exist in a customer target system
    because it lies in the customer namespace.

    System Response

    The table is activated.

    How to fix this error?

    You have your own prefix namespace with producer role. Please choose
    the field names of the table from this namespace in order to avoid name
    collisions in the customer system when they are released.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT287 - Change field name & and place in your own existing namespace ?
    The SAP error message DT287 typically indicates that there is a conflict with the naming of a field in your ABAP program or data dictionary. This error occurs when you attempt to use a field name that is either reserved or already in use in the SAP standard namespace, which is not allowed for custom developments.
    
    Cause: Field Name Conflict: The field name you are trying to use is already defined in the SAP standard namespace or is a reserved name. Namespace Restrictions: SAP has specific naming conventions and restrictions for fields, especially in the standard namespace. Custom developments should use a defined namespace (usually starting with a specific prefix assigned to your organization).
    Solution: Change the Field Name: Modify the field name to something unique that adheres to your organization's naming conventions. Ensure that it does not conflict with any existing names in the SAP standard namespace. Use Your Own Namespace: If you are developing

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