How To Fix TG170 - Customer append & for basis table & results in loss of data

TG170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TG - Messages for Upgrade Repository Switch

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Customer append & for basis table & results in loss of data

INCLUDE TG140 OBJECT DOKU ID NA LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TG170 - Customer append & for basis table & results in loss of data ?

  The SAP error message TG170 typically indicates an issue related to the customer append structure in the context of a basis table. This error can occur when there is an inconsistency or a problem with the data model, particularly when appending customer-specific fields to standard tables.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Model Inconsistency: The error may arise if there are inconsistencies in the data model, such as missing or incorrectly defined append structures for customer-specific fields.
  Data Loss Risk: The message indicates that there is a risk of data loss when trying to access or manipulate the data in the affected table. This can happen if the append structure is not properly linked or if the underlying data is corrupted.
  Transport Issues: If the append structure was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be issues with the transport that lead to this error.
  Custom Development: Custom developments or modifications to standard