How To Fix TPDA_TOOLS074 - Column default setting for table &1 contains &2 invalid fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPDA_TOOLS - Debugger Tools

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Column default setting for table &1 contains &2 invalid fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPDA_TOOLS074 - Column default setting for table &1 contains &2 invalid fields ?

  The SAP error message TPDA_TOOLS074 indicates that there is an issue with the default settings for a column in a database table. Specifically, it states that the default setting for the specified table (&1) contains invalid fields (&2). This typically occurs during the activation or modification of a table in the Data Dictionary (DDIC).
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Invalid Field References: The default value specified for a column may reference fields that do not exist or are incorrectly defined.
  Data Type Mismatch: The default value may not match the data type of the column.
  Inconsistent Table Definition: Changes made to the table structure or related objects may not have been properly activated or may be inconsistent.
  Transport Issues: If the table definition was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Table Definition:
  
  Go to the Data