How To Fix 0S153 - Error reading table description &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0S - Messages for the SQL trace

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Error reading table description &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0S153 - Error reading table description & ?

  The SAP error message 0S153 typically indicates an issue with reading the table description in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table may not exist in the database or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be problems with the database connection, preventing the system from reading the table description.
  Corrupted Table Metadata: The metadata for the table may be corrupted or inconsistent.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table exists. If it does not, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Check Database Connection:
  
  Verify that the database connection is active and functioning correctly. You can check this in transaction DBACOCKPIT or by consulting your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Table Metadata:
  
  If the metadata is corrupted, you may need to rebuild it. This can sometimes be done using transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to activate the table.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE14: Database Utility
  DBACOCKPIT: Database Administration Cockpit
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including any relevant logs or screenshots.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for your specific version, as there may be version-specific considerations or known issues related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the 0S153 error in your SAP system.