Append structure activation

hi all,
we have got some problems while dealing with append structure.
actually ,we tried to add some fields to the append structure of mara table ,
then when activating it showed activation logs.so the table mara and the append structure to it is partly active.
so is ther any way i can undo the changes so that the mara table and append structure gets activated becaise while undoing the changes ,it is also not allowing us to activate.
kindly suggest any way out.
thanks

hi
once u add the fields in the structure & then when u append that in the database table ., then u have to adjust the database for the table.
gotto se11... give ur table name ..diaplay..then utilities..click on database uitility, then at the bottom of the screen there is a push button "activate & adjust database"..
clcik on tht button... table will adjusted for mass activation..
try & let us know,,,
reward points if it is useful..
thanks,
Manjunath MS

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