How To Fix E2220 - Deleting the append structure & causes the table & to be activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Deleting the append structure & causes the table & to be activated

What causes this issue?

The deletion of an append structure automatically leads to the
subsequent activation of the appended table or structure. This
subsequent activation can trigger further activations of dependent
tables/structures.
In tables, the deletion of an append structure with fields leads to
conversion, as adjustments are necessary in the database for the
appending table.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the deletion log of the append structure or the activation log of
the appending table and if necessary trigger the necessary adjustment in
the database using the database utility.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2220 - Deleting the append structure & causes the table & to be activated ?

  The SAP error message E2220 typically occurs when you attempt to delete an append structure from a table, and the system detects that this action would require the table to be activated. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when the append structure is still in use or when there are dependencies that prevent the deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Active Dependencies: The append structure you are trying to delete may still be in use by other objects or programs, which prevents the deletion.
  Table Activation: Deleting an append structure requires the underlying table to be activated, and if there are issues with the table or its dependencies, the system will throw this error.
  Transport Requests: If the append structure is part of a transport request that has not been released or is in a different state, it may cause this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before deleting the append structure, check if it is being used by any other objects (like views, programs, or other append structures). You can use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to analyze dependencies.
  Remove References: If there are references to the append structure, you will need to remove or modify those references before attempting to delete it.
  Activate the Table: If the table needs to be activated, you can do so by going to transaction SE11, selecting the table, and choosing the "Activate" option. Ensure that there are no errors during activation.
  Transport Request Management: If the append structure is part of a transport request, ensure that the request is properly managed. You may need to release or adjust the transport request.
  Check for Locks: Ensure that there are no locks on the table or append structure that might be preventing the deletion.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE11 for Data Dictionary, SE14 for database utility, and SE03 for transport management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on append structures and table management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance, as they may have more tools and access to diagnose the issue in detail.