How To Fix 5J705 - The table name is not valid; Select entry from search help


5J705 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

  • Message number: 705

  • Message text: The table name is not valid; Select entry from search help

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5J705 - Details

  • The SAP error message 5J705 indicates that the table name you are trying to use is not valid. This error typically occurs when you are working with database tables in SAP, and it suggests that the system cannot recognize the table name you have entered.
    Causes:
    
    Typographical Error: The table name may have been entered incorrectly, with typos or incorrect casing.
    Non-Existent Table: The table you are trying to access may not exist in the database or may have been deleted.
    Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified table.
    Incorrect Context: The table name may not be valid in the context you are trying to use it (e.g., in a specific transaction or program).
    Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Table Name: Verify that the table name is spelled correctly and follows the correct naming conventions (e.g., case

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