How To Fix E2167 - Setting "Table maintenance allowed" deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Setting "Table maintenance allowed" deactivated

What causes this issue?

You defined a table whose name is longer than five characters. As a
result, standard maintenance of this table is not possible. The
corresponding setting is cancelled.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To enable standard maintenance for this table, you must specify a
length of five characters or less when you define the table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2167 - Setting "Table maintenance allowed" deactivated ?

  The SAP error message E2167, which states "Setting 'Table maintenance allowed' deactivated," typically occurs when you attempt to perform table maintenance on a table that has been configured to disallow direct maintenance through transaction codes like SE11 or SE16. This is a safety feature in SAP to prevent unauthorized or accidental changes to critical database tables.
  Cause:
  
  Table Configuration: The table in question has been set to disallow maintenance. This is often done for standard SAP tables or critical custom tables to protect data integrity.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform maintenance on the table.
  Transport Layer Settings: The table may be part of a transport layer that restricts direct changes in certain environments (like production).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the table name and check the "Technical Settings" to see if the "Table maintenance allowed" option is set to "No."
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change this setting to "Yes" to allow maintenance.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE16N:
  
  If you need to view or edit data, consider using transaction SE16N, which may have different settings and permissions compared to SE11 or SE16.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to perform table maintenance. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify or adjust your authorizations.
  
  
  
  Custom Maintenance Views:
  
  If direct maintenance is not allowed, consider creating a custom maintenance view (using transaction SE54) that allows you to maintain the data without directly modifying the table.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or Development Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing the settings or if the table is critical, consult with your SAP Basis or development team to understand the implications of allowing table maintenance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to the error message E2167.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Data Dictionary and table maintenance to understand best practices and implications of changing table settings.
  Change Management: Always follow your organization's change management procedures when making changes to table settings, especially in production environments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the E2167 error and understand the implications of allowing table maintenance in your SAP system.