How To Fix S3271 - Node &: Node type will be changed from "Database table" to "Dict. type".

S3271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Node &: Node type will be changed from "Database table" to "Dict. type".

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the name of a node that represents a database
table. In this case, however, node name and table name must match. This
is not the case with nodes that represent general DDIC types.

System Response

The system will rename the node accordingly and simultaneously change
the node type from "table" to "DDIC Type".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S3271 - Node &: Node type will be changed from "Database table" to "Dict. type". ?

  The SAP error message S3271 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a database table in the Data Dictionary (DDIC). Specifically, it suggests that the system is attempting to change the type of a node from "Database table" to "Dictionary type." This typically occurs during the activation of a data dictionary object, such as a table or structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Definitions: The most common cause of this error is that there is an inconsistency in the definitions of the database table and its corresponding dictionary object. This can happen if the table was modified directly in the database without updating the DDIC or if there are discrepancies between the table definition and the data elements used in the table.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies due to missing or incorrectly transported objects.
  
  
  Naming Conflicts: There may