How To Fix DT673 - Technical settings for & already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Technical settings for & already exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT673 - Technical settings for & already exist ?

  The SAP error message DT673, which states "Technical settings for & already exist," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a database table or a data element in the Data Dictionary (SE11) and the technical settings for that object have already been defined. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a new table with the same name as an existing one or when you are attempting to change the technical settings of an object that has already been configured.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Object: You are trying to create a new object (like a table or data element) that already exists in the system.
  Existing Technical Settings: You are attempting to modify the technical settings of an object that has already been defined.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a development environment and have transported objects to another environment, there may be conflicts with existing objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Objects: 
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the object you are trying to create already exists. If it does, you may need to modify the existing object instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Technical Settings:
  
  If you need to change the technical settings of an existing object, you can do so by selecting the object in SE11 and then choosing the "Technical Settings" option to make the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Rename the Object:
  
  If you are trying to create a new object and it conflicts with an existing one, consider renaming your new object to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arises due to transport conflicts, ensure that the transport requests are correctly managed and that there are no duplicate objects in the target environment.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Versions:
  
  Ensure that there are no active versions of the object that might be causing the conflict. You can check this in the object’s change log.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (to check database-related issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP that might provide additional context or solutions.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Data Dictionary objects and their technical settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DT673 error and proceed with your work in SAP.