How To Fix DT981 - Check & as table, not as View

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 981

• Message text: Check & as table, not as View

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT981 - Check & as table, not as View ?

  The SAP error message DT981, which states "Check & as table, not as View," typically occurs when there is an issue with the way a database object is being referenced in your ABAP code or in a data dictionary object. This error indicates that the system is expecting a table but has encountered a view instead.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The error usually arises when a program or function module is trying to access a database view as if it were a table. This can happen if the object name is incorrectly specified or if the object has been changed from a table to a view (or vice versa) without updating the references in the code.
  Data Dictionary Changes: If there have been recent changes in the data dictionary, such as renaming or modifying a table or view, it may lead to inconsistencies in how the objects are referenced in the code.
  Code Logic: The logic in the ABAP code may be incorrectly assuming that a certain object is a table when it is actually a view.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Type: Verify the object type in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11). Ensure that the object you are trying to access is indeed a table and not a view.
  Update Code: If the object is a view, update your ABAP code to handle it appropriately. You may need to change the way you are accessing the data, possibly using a SELECT statement that is compatible with views.
  Review Changes: If there have been recent changes to the database objects, review those changes to ensure that all references in the code have been updated accordingly.
  Use Correct Syntax: Ensure that you are using the correct syntax for accessing views. For example, when using a view, you may need to use a different approach for data retrieval compared to a table.
  Check for Dependencies: If the object is part of a larger application or module, check for dependencies that may be affected by the change in object type.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the objects and their definitions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on how to work with tables and views in ABAP.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider using the debugger to trace the execution of the code and identify where the incorrect object type is being referenced.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DT981 error and ensure that your ABAP code correctly references the intended database objects.