How To Fix S1450 - Maintain technical settings first (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 450

• Message text: Maintain technical settings first (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1450 - Maintain technical settings first (&) ?

  The SAP error message S1450, which states "Maintain technical settings first (&)," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a database table or a data element in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) without having defined the necessary technical settings. This error is a reminder that certain technical configurations must be set before proceeding with the operation.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of defined technical settings for the database table or data element you are trying to work with. Technical settings include parameters such as:
  
  Data class
  Size category
  Buffering settings
  Logging options
  
  These settings are essential for the database to understand how to handle the data structure you are defining.
  Solution:
  To resolve the S1450 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the ABAP Dictionary:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11.
  
  
  
  Select the Object:
  
  Enter the name of the table or data element that is causing the error and click on "Display" or "Change."
  
  
  
  Maintain Technical Settings:
  
  If you are working with a table, click on the "Technical Settings" button (or tab).
  Fill in the required fields, including:
  
  Data Class: This defines how the data is stored in the database.
  Size Category: This indicates the expected size of the table.
  Buffering: Specify if and how the table should be buffered.
  Logging: Determine if changes to the table should be logged.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary technical settings, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Go back to the operation you were trying to perform and see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (for further database-related operations)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional guidance on maintaining technical settings and understanding the implications of each setting.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always ensure that technical settings are defined before creating or modifying database objects.
  Review SAP documentation for specific guidelines on data classes and size categories to make informed decisions.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S1450 error and proceed with your work in SAP.