How To Fix 5M117 - Database error while displaying F4 Help for T5M7D.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Database error while displaying F4 Help for T5M7D.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M117 - Database error while displaying F4 Help for T5M7D. ?

  The SAP error message 5M117, which states "Database error while displaying F4 Help for T5M7D," typically indicates that there is an issue with retrieving data from the database for the specified table or view (in this case, T5M7D) when trying to access the F4 help (value help) functionality.
  Causes:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be a problem with the connection to the database, which could be due to network issues, database server downtime, or configuration problems.
  Table/View Issues: The table T5M7D may be corrupted, missing, or not properly defined in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data in the T5M7D table.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data stored in the T5M7D table that prevent it from being displayed correctly.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with the SAP system configuration that affect how F4 help is processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Connection: Ensure that the database is up and running and that there are no connectivity issues. You can check the database logs for any errors.
  Verify Table Existence: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the T5M7D table exists and is properly defined. If it is missing, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the T5M7D table. You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the T5M7D table to identify and resolve any data issues. You may need to consult with your database administrator for this.
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  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 the steps to reproduce it and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error message 5M117 in SAP.