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

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT887 - Table & belongs to central Basis, so appends are not allowed ?

  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