How To Fix DT871 - Attribute had to be modified

DT871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Attribute had to be modified

What causes this issue?

A value for the attributes data type, length or decimal places is to be
transferred to the proposal. However, the value is not compatible with
the values for the other attributes in the proposal.

System Response

One or more of the attributes in the proposal are automatically
corrected by the system to a suitable value.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the proposal now has the required form.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DT871 - Details

• The SAP error message DT871 ("Attribute had to be modified") typically occurs in the context of data transfer or data processing within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data objects or attributes that are not compatible with the expected format or structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The attribute being processed may have a data type that does not match the expected data type in the target system or data structure.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being transferred may contain values that are inconsistent with the defined attributes, such as invalid characters or out-of-range values.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the data being processed, leading to modifications being necessary.
  Versioning Issues: If there are changes in the data model or attributes in newer versions of the software, older data may not comply with the new structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Verify that the data types of the attributes