How To Fix /SAPCND/GENERATOR173 - The scale ALV table category &1 could not be written into DDIC.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/GENERATOR -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: The scale ALV table category &1 could not be written into DDIC.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/GENERATOR173 - The scale ALV table category &1 could not be written into DDIC. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/GENERATOR173 indicates that there is an issue with writing a scale ALV table category into the Data Dictionary (DDIC). This error typically arises during the generation of a condition table or when trying to create or modify a scale table in the context of condition management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify objects in the DDIC.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues such as inconsistencies in the database or problems with the transport layer.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the scale table or the ALV table category may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Existing Objects: There might be existing objects in the DDIC that conflict with the new entries being created.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify DDIC objects. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SU01.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the scale table and ensure that all required fields and settings are correctly defined.
  Check for Existing Objects: Use transaction SE11 to check if there are any existing DDIC objects that might conflict with the new scale ALV table category. If there are conflicts, you may need to rename or delete the conflicting objects.
  Transport Issues: If the issue is related to transport, check the transport logs for any errors. You can use transaction SE01 to review transport requests.
  Database Consistency: Run consistency checks on the database to ensure there are no underlying issues. You can use transaction SE14 for database utility checks.
  Re-generate the Object: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, try to regenerate the object or the entire condition table using the appropriate transaction (e.g., S/4HANA condition table generation).
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), and SE01 (Transport Organizer).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to condition management and ALV table configuration for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.