How To Fix 5T111 - Table & has no fields (when accessing 'NAMETAB_GET')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5T - HR-FB messages which access TemSe

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Table & has no fields (when accessing 'NAMETAB_GET')

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while accessing the function module 'NAMETAB_GET',
so EXCEPTION TABLE_HAS_NO_FIELDS was triggered.
The reason for this is not known.

System Response

How to fix this error?

See if there is a note in OSS about this error message. If you find
none, note down the above information and contact the SAP hotline about
the problem.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5T111 - Table & has no fields (when accessing 'NAMETAB_GET') ?

  The SAP error message 5T111 indicates that the specified table does not have any fields defined in it. This error typically occurs when trying to access a table that is either empty or has not been properly defined in the Data Dictionary (DDIC).
  Causes:
  
  Table Definition Issues: The table might not have been defined correctly in the Data Dictionary. This could happen if the table was created but no fields were added.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, there might have been an issue during the transport process that resulted in the table being created without fields.
  Database Issues: There could be a problem with the underlying database where the table exists, leading to a situation where the table appears empty.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user might not have the necessary authorizations to view the fields of the table, leading to the perception that the table has no fields.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and enter the table name to check its definition.
  Ensure that the table has fields defined. If not, you may need to add fields to the table.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the table was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues during the transport.
  If necessary, re-transport the table definition from the source system.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  Use database tools to check the actual structure of the table in the database. Ensure that the table exists and has fields defined.
  If there are discrepancies, you may need to recreate the table or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the table and its fields. You can check this in transaction SU53 after attempting to access the table.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the table is a standard SAP table, consult SAP documentation or support to see if there are known issues or patches related to the table.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to view and edit table definitions.
  SE14: Database Utility - to check and adjust database objects.
  SU53: Authorization Check - to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the program that is calling NAMETAB_GET to see what parameters are being passed and why the error is occurring.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.