How To Fix E2236 - You may not delete an append line (refer to long documentation text)

E2236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 236

• Message text: You may not delete an append line (refer to long documentation text)

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete the append line because the assignment of an append
structure to a table is an attribute of the append structure.

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?

If you want to delete the append structure, enter the name of the
append structure in the initial screen of the Dictionary or in the
Repository Browser and choose 'Delete'.
Deleting an append structure automatically results in reactivation of
the appending table or structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2236 - You may not delete an append line (refer to long documentation text) ?

  The SAP error message E2236, which states "You may not delete an append line (refer to long documentation text)," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a line in a table that has been appended with additional fields. This error is related to the way SAP handles data structures and the integrity of the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure Integrity: The error arises because the line you are trying to delete is part of an append structure. Append structures are used in SAP to add fields to standard tables without modifying the original table structure. Deleting a line from an append structure can violate data integrity rules.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can also be related to authorization settings that prevent certain operations on specific data structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Append Structure: Verify if the line you are trying to delete is indeed part of an append structure. You can do this by checking the