How To Fix E2246 - Foreign key &-& can only be changed in the appending structure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Foreign key &-& can only be changed in the appending structure &

What causes this issue?

In change mode you went to a foreign key that was defined in the
appending structure or table.

System Response

The foreign key can only be displayed, but not changed.

How to fix this error?

Change the foreign key in the appending structure itself.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2246 - Foreign key &-& can only be changed in the appending structure & ?

  The SAP error message E2246, which states "Foreign key &-& can only be changed in the appending structure &," typically occurs in the context of data dictionary objects, particularly when dealing with foreign key relationships in database tables.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to modify a foreign key relationship in a way that is not permitted by the SAP data dictionary. Specifically, it indicates that the foreign key constraint you are trying to change is defined in a way that restricts modifications to the appending structure of the table. This usually happens when:
  
  You are trying to change a foreign key field in a standard SAP table directly, which is not allowed.
  The foreign key is defined in a way that it can only be modified through an appending structure, which is a way to extend the standard table without modifying it directly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Use an