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ActivateTable

Activate an ABAP table after CreateTable or UpdateTable operations if it remains inactive. This ensures the table is ready for use.

Instructions

Activate an ABAP table. Use after CreateTable or UpdateTable if the object remains inactive.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
detailNoHow much of the answer to return: "terse" (default, the fields you need to act), "full" (the whole parse), "raw" (the document as ADT sent it).terse
session_idNoSession ID from GetSession. If not provided, a new session will be created.
table_nameYesTable name.
session_stateNoSession state from GetSession (cookies, csrf_token, cookie_store). Required if session_id is provided.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changedv16.0.0
    • addedInput schema / properties / detail
      Added value: +{
      +  "default": "terse",
      +  "description": "How much of the answer to return: \"terse\" (default, the fields you need to act), \"full\" (the whole parse), \"raw\" (the document as ADT sent it).",
      +  "enum": [
      +    "terse",
      +    "full",
      +    "raw"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • changedInput schema / properties / table_name / description
      Previous value: -"Table name (e.g., ZTB_MY_TABLE)."New value: +"Table name."
  2. Addedv6.5.1

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It says only that it activates the table, with no mention of permissions, transport implications, reversibility, or side effects of activation on dependent objects.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two short sentences, front-loaded with the action and followed by the workflow condition. No filler, though the second sentence could have been folded in more tightly.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a mutation tool with four params including a nested session_state object and no output schema, the description covers only the trigger. It leaves session handling and activation semantics to the schema, which is adequate but leaves behavioral gaps unfilled.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so all four parameters (detail, session_id, table_name, session_state) are already documented in the schema. The description adds no extra meaning about parameter usage, so the baseline 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb (Activate) and resource (ABAP table), so the core action is unambiguous. It does not differentiate itself from the many sibling Activate* tools (e.g., ActivateObjects, ActivateStructure), though the resource in the name makes the target reasonably clear.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly ties usage to a workflow: run after CreateTable or UpdateTable when the object remains inactive. This gives a clear trigger condition, but offers no exclusions or named alternative (e.g., ActivateObjects for batch activation).

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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