How To Fix E2171 - Activate the technical settings

E2171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Activate the technical settings

What causes this issue?

The technical settings allow you to optimize space requirements for and
access behavior of tables in the database. When you create a table in
the database, the data entered in the technical settings is used to
determine the physical area of the database in which the table is
stored and the amount of space to be reserved there for the table.
The table buffering type is also specified here.

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?

Branch to the technical settings for the table (<LS>Goto ->
Technical settings</>) and activate the settings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2171 - Activate the technical settings ?

  The SAP error message E2171, which states "Activate the technical settings," typically occurs when there are issues related to the technical settings of a database table or view in the SAP system. This error can arise during various operations, such as when trying to activate a table or when performing data dictionary operations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Technical Settings: The technical settings for a database table or view have not been defined or activated.
  Inconsistent Data Dictionary: There may be inconsistencies in the data dictionary that prevent the activation of the technical settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the technical settings.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, the technical settings may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the E2171 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Technical Settings:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction