How To Fix SOI821 - Table &1: Changed field attributes cannot be retrieved from table delta

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOI - Safe Online Import/Upgrade Messages

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Table &1: Changed field attributes cannot be retrieved from table delta

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI821 - Table &1: Changed field attributes cannot be retrieved from table delta ?

  The SAP error message SOI821 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving changed field attributes from a table delta. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Change Data Capture (CDC) or when working with data replication scenarios, such as SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or SAP Data Services.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Table Structure Changes: If the structure of the table (e.g., adding or removing fields) has changed after the initial delta setup, the system may not be able to retrieve the updated field attributes.
  
  
  Inconsistent Delta Management: If the delta management is not properly configured or if there are inconsistencies in the delta queue, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Replication Issues: Problems with the replication setup, such as incorrect configuration or connectivity issues between the source and target systems, can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Data Dictionary Changes: Changes made to the data dictionary (e.g., data element changes)