How To Fix IU461 - Table &: Not possible to add append or CI/SI include

IU461 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IU - Incremental Conversion (ICNV)

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Table &: Not possible to add append or CI/SI include

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IU461 - Table &: Not possible to add append or CI/SI include ?

  The SAP error message IU461 indicates that there is an issue with adding an append structure or a customer include (CI) / structure include (SI) to a table. This error typically arises when you attempt to modify a standard SAP table in a way that is not allowed due to various restrictions.
  Causes of Error IU461
  
  
  Table Type Restrictions: The table you are trying to modify may be a standard SAP table that does not allow appends or includes. Some tables are defined in such a way that they cannot be extended.
  
  
  Table Already Has Appends: If the table already has one or more append structures, you may not be able to add another one.
  
  
  Database Constraints: The underlying database may have constraints that prevent modifications to the table structure.
  
  
  Transport Layer Issues: If you are working in a transport layer that does not allow modifications to standard objects, this error may occur.
  
  
  Development Class Restrictions: