How To Fix 5N002 - Specified table type is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Specified table type is invalid

What causes this issue?

You have entered an undefined table type in the selection screen in
field <LS>Table Type</>.

System Response

The report cannot be run for this table type.

How to fix this error?

Press Enter to return to the initial screen of the report. Call the
selection screen and select a valid table type in field <LS>Table Type
</>. Re-start the report.
The valid table types are available via F4 help and contain the white
and green tables for wage tax and compensatory allowance (also referred
to as premium transfer allowance) [overhevelingstoeslag].

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N002 - Specified table type is invalid ?

  The SAP error message 5N002 ("Specified table type is invalid") typically occurs when there is an issue with the table type being referenced in a program or configuration. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when working with ABAP programs, data dictionary objects, or when trying to access certain database tables.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Table Type: The specified table type does not exist or is not defined correctly in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the table name or type being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table type.
  Transport Issues: If the table type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly.
  Inconsistent Data Dictionary: There may be inconsistencies in the Data Dictionary, possibly due to changes that were not properly saved or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Type Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the specified table type exists and is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the table type is active and has no errors.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Code:
  
  If the error occurs in an ABAP program, review the code to ensure that the correct table type is being referenced.
  Look for any typographical errors in the table type name.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table type. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the table type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported successfully.
  Activate the table type again in SE11 to ensure it is properly registered in the system.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the Data Dictionary using transaction SE14 to identify any inconsistencies that may need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further guidance, as there may be specific notes or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this specific error.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the ABAP code to trace where the error is being triggered.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 5N002 error in your SAP system.