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How To Fix DT887 - Table & belongs to central Basis, so appends are not allowed


DT887 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 887

  • Message text: Table & belongs to central Basis, so appends are not allowed

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  • What causes this issue?

    The table belongs to the central base of the R/3 System.
    <DS:TX.APPEND-STRUKTUR>Appends</> may not be created for such tables.

    System Response

    If there is a table adjustment, control is immediately passed to
    <DS:TX.DOKU_RADTBFDS_PHASE2>phase 2</>.

    How to fix this error?

    Transfer or edit the proposal for the original table as created by the
    system.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


DT887 - Details

  • The SAP error message DT887 indicates that you are trying to append a table that is part of the central Basis system, which is not allowed. This typically occurs when you attempt to modify a standard SAP table that is managed by the central Basis layer, as these tables are critical for the system's integrity and functionality.
    
    Cause: Modification Attempt: You are trying to append fields to a standard SAP table that is part of the central Basis. System Restrictions: SAP restricts modifications to certain tables to ensure system stability and compatibility across different installations and upgrades.
    Solution: Use Custom Tables: Instead of appending fields to a standard table, create a custom Z-table that can hold the additional data you need. This allows you to maintain your customizations without affecting the standard SAP tables. Use Enhancement Options: If you need to extend the functionality of a standard table, consider using enhancement options provided by SAP, such

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