How To Fix E2173 - Maintain and save the technical settings for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Maintain and save the technical settings for &

What causes this issue?

You have not yet maintained any technical settings for your table.
There should be an entry in the technical settings for each transparent
table in the ABAP/4 Dictionary. This entry is used to compute the
physical storage requirements when the table is created in the
database.

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?

Maintain the technical settings. Make definitions at least for the
<LS>Data class</> and <LS>Size category</> fields.
Pressing the F1 help key gives you a description of the meaning of
these fields (set cursor to the field and press F1 function key). You
can display the possible entries by pressing the F4 help key.
"Back" calls the table activation program. It also activates the
technical settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2173 - Maintain and save the technical settings for & ?

  The SAP error message E2173, which states "Maintain and save the technical settings for &," typically occurs when there are missing or incomplete technical settings for a database table or a data object in the SAP system. This error is often encountered during the activation of a table or when trying to perform certain operations that require the technical settings to be defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Technical Settings: The technical settings for a database table (like data class, size category, buffering, etc.) have not been maintained.
  Incomplete Configuration: The table may have been created or modified without properly saving the technical settings.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, the technical settings may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the E2173 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Data Dictionary (SE11):
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the error and click on "Display."
  
  
  
  Maintain Technical Settings:
  
  Click on the "Technical Settings" button.
  Fill in the required fields such as:
  
  Data Class: Specify the data class for the table.
  Size Category: Choose an appropriate size category based on the expected data volume.
  Buffering: Set the buffering options if applicable.
  
  
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  After saving the technical settings, activate the table again to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table was transported, ensure that the transport request includes the technical settings. You may need to re-transport the table with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the data dictionary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintaining technical settings for database tables.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP support for further assistance.