How To Fix DT873 - Append & was activated with warnings => table & partially active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Append & was activated with warnings => table & partially active

What causes this issue?

The <DS:TX.APPEND-STRUKTUR>append</> just created or edited was
activated with warnings by the system. The appending table, on the
other hand, is activated later by the mass activation program.
Therefore, the active version is temporarily given the status partially
active.

System Response

The table comparison is continued taking into account the activated
append.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you need to edit the append as a result of the warnings.
You will not need to do so if a warning is issued simply to inform you
that <DS:TX.DOKU_RADTBFDS_KUNDENFELD>customer fields</> are not in the
customer namespace (message no. DT221).
<LS>On no account should you activate the append yourself!</>
Carry out the adjustment as specified by the system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT873 - Append & was activated with warnings => table & partially active ?

  The SAP error message DT873 indicates that an append structure was activated with warnings, and as a result, the associated table is only partially active. This typically occurs when there are issues during the activation of an append structure, which can lead to inconsistencies in the data dictionary.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The fields in the append structure may have incompatible data types with the existing fields in the base table.
  Field Length Issues: The length of the fields in the append structure may exceed the maximum allowed length for the base table.
  Missing Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references that are not properly defined or are missing.
  Existing Data: If there is existing data in the table that conflicts with the new structure being added, it can lead to warnings during activation.
  Database Constraints: Constraints at the database level (like primary keys, foreign keys, etc.) may not be satisfied.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Activation Logs: Review the activation logs to identify the specific warnings that were generated during the activation process. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  Correct Data Types and Lengths: Ensure that the data types and lengths of the fields in the append structure are compatible with the existing fields in the base table.
  Resolve Dependencies: Make sure that all dependencies are correctly defined and that there are no missing references.
  Re-activate the Append Structure: After making the necessary corrections, try to re-activate the append structure. You can do this using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility).
  Check for Existing Data Conflicts: If there is existing data that conflicts with the new structure, you may need to clean up or modify that data before re-activating.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  SE37: Function Module
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or append structure issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on data dictionary objects and append structures for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance.