How To Fix STOBJ143 - Node & was imported from append &; must be deleted in append

STOBJ143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STOBJ - Dictionary Structured Objects

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Node & was imported from append &; must be deleted in append

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STOBJ143 - Node & was imported from append &; must be deleted in append ?

  The SAP error message STOBJ143 typically indicates an issue related to the structure of a data object, specifically when dealing with append structures in ABAP Dictionary. The error message states that a node (field or structure) was imported from an append structure and must be deleted from the append.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Inconsistent Data Dictionary: The data dictionary has inconsistencies, particularly with append structures. This can happen if a field was added to a base structure but is still referenced in an append structure.
  Modification of Structures: If a base structure has been modified (e.g., fields added or removed) and the append structure still references the old definition, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the append structure was not properly updated, it can cause this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STOBJ143 error, you can