How To Fix DT623 - Check technical settings for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 623

• Message text: Check technical settings for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT623 - Check technical settings for & ?

  The SAP error message DT623, which states "Check technical settings for &," typically indicates that there is an issue with the technical settings of a Data Element or Domain in the SAP system. This error often arises during the activation of a Data Element or Domain, and it suggests that the technical settings do not meet the required criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Technical Settings: The technical settings for the Data Element or Domain may be incomplete or incorrectly configured. This can include issues with data types, lengths, or other attributes.
  Inconsistent Data Dictionary: There may be inconsistencies in the data dictionary that prevent the activation of the Data Element or Domain.
  Transport Issues: If the Data Element or Domain was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the technical settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Technical Settings: 
  
  Go to the Data Element or Domain in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Review the technical settings to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including data type, length, and other attributes.
  
  
  
  Activate the Object: 
  
  After making any necessary changes, try to activate the Data Element or Domain again.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check: 
  
  Use transaction SE11 to perform a consistency check on the Data Dictionary objects to identify any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Request: 
  
  If the object was transported, check the transport request for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify and activate Data Elements and Domains.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific Data Element or Domain for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (for checking database-related issues)
  SE37: Function Module (if the error is related to a function module)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the Data Element or Domain in question. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the activation process to identify the root cause of the error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DT623 error and ensure that the technical settings for the Data Element or Domain are correctly configured.