How To Fix DT617 - Maintain size category for table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Maintain size category for table &

What causes this issue?

The size category describes the probable space requirement of a
transparent table in the database. The size category determines the
size of the extents which are made available if the space occupied is
no longer sufficient.

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?

Please maintain the size category in the technical settings for the
table (Transaction SE13). Display the possible size categories or the
meaning of the size category with the F4 or F1 help.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT617 - Maintain size category for table & ?

  The SAP error message DT617, which states "Maintain size category for table &," typically occurs when a database table in the SAP system does not have a defined size category. The size category is important because it helps the database management system understand how to allocate space for the table and manage its data efficiently.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Size Category: The table in question has not been assigned a size category in the Data Dictionary (DDIC).
  Table Definition Issues: The table may have been created or modified without properly defining its size category.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, the size category might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to maintain the size category for the specified table. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Data Dictionary:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  
  
  
  Enter the Table Name:
  
  In the "Database table" field, enter the name of the table that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Display the Table:
  
  Click on the "Display" button to view the table definition.
  
  
  
  Edit the Table:
  
  Click on the "Change" button to edit the table definition.
  
  
  
  Maintain Size Category:
  
  In the "Technical Settings" tab, you will find a field for "Size Category." 
  Select an appropriate size category based on the expected number of records and the size of the data. The size categories range from 0 to 9, where 0 is for small tables and 9 is for very large tables.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After entering the size category, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  If necessary, activate the table to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Issues:
  
  If the error persists, check for other potential issues in the table definition or consult with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Size Categories: The size categories in SAP are defined as follows:
  
  0: Small tables (up to 100 entries)
  1: Medium tables (up to 1,000 entries)
  2: Large tables (up to 10,000 entries)
  3: Very large tables (up to 100,000 entries)
  4: Extra large tables (up to 1,000,000 entries)
  5-9: Reserved for future use or specific applications.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with other relevant transaction codes such as SE14 (Database Utility) for further database management tasks.
  
  
  Documentation: Always refer to the official SAP documentation or help portal for the most accurate and detailed information regarding error messages and their resolutions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DT617 error and maintain the size category for the specified table in your SAP system.