How To Fix SV345 - Table & cannot be edited in extended table maintenance.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 345

• Message text: Table & cannot be edited in extended table maintenance.

What causes this issue?

The attribute "Table maintenance allowed" was not set for the table
&V1& in the Dictionary. The contents of this table can thus not be
maintained with the extended table maintenance. You can display them,
however. The generated objects can be used.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV345 - Table & cannot be edited in extended table maintenance. ?

  The SAP error message SV345 indicates that a specific table cannot be edited in extended table maintenance. This typically occurs when certain conditions are not met for the table you are trying to maintain. Here are the common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Table Not Configured for Maintenance: The table you are trying to edit may not be configured for extended table maintenance. This can happen if the table is not defined as a transparent table or if it lacks the necessary maintenance settings.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to perform maintenance on the specified table.
  
  
  Table Locking: The table might be locked by another user or process, preventing any changes.
  
  
  Technical Settings: The technical settings of the table may not allow for maintenance operations, such as if it is a pooled or cluster table.
  
  
  Data Dictionary Settings: The table may have specific settings in the Data Dictionary (SE11) that restrict its maintenance.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 and check the table definition. Ensure that it is a transparent table and that it is set up for maintenance.
  If necessary, adjust the settings to allow for extended table maintenance.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to edit the table. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the table is locked by another user. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked it.
  
  
  
  Review Technical Settings:
  
  Ensure that the technical settings of the table allow for maintenance. If the table is a pooled or cluster table, you may need to consider alternative methods for data maintenance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific table for any additional restrictions or requirements for maintenance.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods:
  
  If extended table maintenance is not possible, consider using other methods such as ABAP programs or transaction codes that allow for data manipulation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to check table definitions.
  SE16/SE16N: Data Browser - to view table contents.
  SM12: To check for locks on the table.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific table or error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SV345 error and implement a suitable solution.