How To Fix SMTTOOLS168 - Check consistency DD - DB of tables & - &

SMTTOOLS168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMTTOOLS - Multi Tenancy tools

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Check consistency DD - DB of tables & - &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMTTOOLS168 - Check consistency DD - DB of tables & - & ?

  The SAP error message SMTTOOLS168 indicates a consistency issue between the Data Dictionary (DD) and the database (DB) for specific tables. This error typically arises during the use of the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) replication or during data migration processes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata definitions in the Data Dictionary do not match the actual structure of the database tables. This can happen due to:
  
  Changes made directly in the database without corresponding updates in the Data Dictionary.
  Incomplete or failed transport requests that did not update the database schema.
  Issues during system upgrades or migrations.
  
  
  
  Replication Issues: If you are using SLT for data replication, inconsistencies can arise if the source and target systems are not properly synchronized.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Definitions: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definitions of the tables mentioned in the error message.
  Compare the structure of the tables