How To Fix E6080 - Table &1 must be converted -> no automatic generation

E6080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E6 - IS-U basic functions

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Table &1 must be converted -> no automatic generation

What causes this issue?

The field you have set to inactive has already been active. This means
that, when the new table structure is generated, the data must be
converted. The table can therefore not be generated when you save.

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?

You have the following options:
Ignore the message.
The table structure will be changed but not generated. You must
generate the table in the ABAP Dictionary manually and convert the
data. To do this, you require an access key.
Reactivate the fields that were already active and cancel maintenance.
The table is then generated again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E6080 - Table &1 must be converted -> no automatic generation ?

  The SAP error message E6080, which states "Table &1 must be converted -> no automatic generation," typically occurs when there is a need to convert a database table due to changes in the data structure or when the table is not compatible with the current version of the SAP system. This can happen during system upgrades, when new fields are added, or when there are changes in the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Structure Changes: The table has undergone structural changes that require a conversion process.
  Version Compatibility: The table may not be compatible with the current version of the SAP system.
  Data Dictionary Changes: Changes in the data dictionary (DDIC) that affect the table.
  Missing Conversion: The necessary conversion routines have not been executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Table: Identify the specific table causing the issue by looking at the error message (the &1 will be replaced with the actual