How To Fix 26437 - Header table for class '&1' not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Header table for class '&1' not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26437 - Header table for class '&1' not found ?

  The SAP error message 26437, "Header table for class '&1' not found," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate the header table associated with a specific class in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing entries in the database, or problems with the class definition itself.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Header Table: The header table for the specified class does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Class Configuration: The class may not be properly configured or may have been deleted or modified incorrectly.
  Transport Issues: If the class was transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary header table.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the system from accessing the header table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Class Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the header table for the specified class exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Transport Requests:
  
  If the class was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including the header table, were included.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Header Table:
  
  If the header table is missing, you may need to recreate it based on the specifications of the class. This may involve defining the table structure and ensuring it aligns with the class definition.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Development:
  
  If the class is part of a custom development, ensure that all related objects are correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the class and its header table to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or patches that can help resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the existence of the header table.
  SE80 (Object Navigator) to explore the class and its related objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to error message 26437 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program flow to identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 26437.