How To Fix DT720 - No technical settings exist for the given table name &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 720

• Message text: No technical settings exist for the given table name &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT720 - No technical settings exist for the given table name & ?

  The SAP error message DT720, which states "No technical settings exist for the given table name &," typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate a database table in SAP that does not have the necessary technical settings defined in the Data Dictionary (DDIC). This can happen for various reasons, such as the table not being properly defined, missing entries in the Data Dictionary, or issues with the transport of table definitions.
  Causes:
  
  Table Not Defined: The table you are trying to access may not be defined in the Data Dictionary.
  Missing Technical Settings: The technical settings for the table (like data class, size category, buffering, etc.) may not have been set up.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently created or modified, there may have been issues with transporting the changes from the development environment to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or modify the table settings.
  Database Issues: The underlying database may have issues that prevent the table from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the table exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check if it was deleted accidentally.
  
  
  
  Define Technical Settings:
  
  If the table exists but lacks technical settings, you can define them by editing the table in SE11.
  Go to the "Technical Settings" section and fill in the necessary fields (data class, size category, buffering, etc.).
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the table was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request has been properly released and imported into the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the table settings.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  If you suspect database issues, check with your database administrator to ensure that the database is functioning correctly and that there are no connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Table:
  
  As a last resort, if the table is corrupted or cannot be fixed, you may need to recreate it. Ensure you back up any necessary data before doing this.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE03 (Transport Organizer), SE37 (Function Builder).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for "DT720" in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Data Dictionary and table management for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.