How To Fix SOI831 - Adding columns for table &1 is not supported as table is of type ROW

SOI831 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Adding columns for table &1 is not supported as table is of type ROW

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI831 - Adding columns for table &1 is not supported as table is of type ROW ?

  The SAP error message SOI831 indicates that you are trying to add columns to a table that is defined as a ROW type. In SAP, ROW type tables are typically used for structured data that does not support dynamic changes to its structure, such as adding or removing columns after the table has been created.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the table you are trying to modify is defined as a ROW type, which does not allow for the addition of new columns. This is a restriction in the SAP data dictionary for certain types of tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you have a few options:
  
  
  Check Table Type: Verify the type of the table you are working with. If it is indeed a ROW type and you need to add columns, consider whether you can use a different table type (like a transparent table) that allows for modifications.
  
  
  Create a