How To Fix 00097 - Internal table & does not exist or is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Internal table & does not exist or is empty

What causes this issue?

Access to internal tables with index = 0.

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?

Use of indexes greater than 0.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00097 - Internal table & does not exist or is empty ?

  The SAP error message "00097 Internal table & does not exist or is empty" typically indicates that a program or function module is trying to access an internal table that has not been properly initialized or populated with data. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during report execution, function module calls, or when processing data in ABAP programs.
  Causes:
  
  Uninitialized Table: The internal table has not been declared or initialized before it is accessed.
  Empty Table: The internal table exists but does not contain any records when it is accessed.
  Incorrect Logic: There may be a logical error in the program where the table is expected to be filled with data but isn't due to conditions not being met.
  Data Retrieval Issues: The data retrieval process (e.g., SELECT statement) may not have returned any records, leading to an empty table.
  Scope Issues: The internal table may be defined in a different scope (e.g., local vs. global) and is not accessible where it is being referenced.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Initialization: Ensure that the internal table is properly declared and initialized before it is used. For example:
  DATA: lt_table TYPE TABLE OF your_structure.
  
  
  Populate the Table: Verify that the internal table is populated with data before it is accessed. You can use a SELECT statement or other data retrieval methods to fill the table:
  SELECT * FROM your_table INTO TABLE lt_table WHERE conditions.
  
  
  Add Validations: Before accessing the internal table, add checks to ensure it is not empty:
  IF lt_table IS NOT INITIAL.
      " Process the table
  ELSE.
      " Handle the empty case
  ENDIF.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and check the state of the internal table at various points. This can help identify where the table is not being populated as expected.
  
  
  Review Logic: Review the program logic to ensure that all conditions for populating the internal table are met. Look for any conditional statements that might prevent data from being added.
  
  
  Check Data Sources: If the internal table is supposed to be filled from a database table, ensure that the database table contains the expected data and that the SELECT statement is correctly formed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on internal tables and their usage.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or program you are working with.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the internal table not existing or being empty.