How To Fix DT975 - Table &: Inconsistency between nametab and sources. Check!

DT975 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 975

• Message text: Table &: Inconsistency between nametab and sources. Check!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT975 - Table &: Inconsistency between nametab and sources. Check! ?

  The SAP error message DT975 indicates an inconsistency between the name table (nametab) and the sources of a particular table. This error typically arises during the activation of a data dictionary object, such as a table or a view, when the system detects that the metadata definitions do not match the actual structure or definitions in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata in the name table does not match the actual structure of the database table or view.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that caused inconsistencies.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes made directly in the database (bypassing the SAP data dictionary) can lead to inconsistencies.
  Development Errors: Errors during the development phase, such as incorrect field definitions or missing fields, can also cause this issue.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Table Definition: Use transaction SE11 to check the definition