How To Fix DT851 - Old version of technical settings for table & could not be read

DT851 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Old version of technical settings for table & could not be read

What causes this issue?

In order to compare the technical settings, an attempt was made to
read the customer version of the technical settings of the table.
This was not successful.

System Response

The comparison was terminated.

How to fix this error?

First try to reproduce the error. If it can be reproduced, it is
probably an internal error, which can only be corrected by debugging.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT851 - Old version of technical settings for table & could not be read ?

  The SAP error message DT851 indicates that there is an issue with the technical settings of a database table. Specifically, it suggests that the system is trying to access an old version of the technical settings for a table, which could not be read. This can occur for various reasons, such as changes in the database structure, inconsistencies in the data dictionary, or issues during a transport.
  Causes:
  
  Transport Issues: If the table's technical settings were changed in a development environment and not properly transported to the production environment, it could lead to this error.
  Database Changes: Changes made directly in the database (outside of SAP) can lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Dictionary Inconsistencies: If the data dictionary is not in sync with the actual database structure, it can cause this error.
  Versioning Issues: The system may be trying to access an outdated version of the table's technical settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transport Logs: Review the transport logs to