How To Fix 5U400 - **** 400 - 449 reserved for general table reads error messages ****

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 400

• Message text: **** 400 - 449 reserved for general table reads error messages ****

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U400 - **** 400 - 449 reserved for general table reads error messages **** ?

  The SAP error message 5U400 with the description "400 - 449 reserved for general table reads error messages" typically indicates that there is an issue related to reading data from a database table in SAP. This error is part of a range reserved for general table read errors, which can occur for various reasons.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be a problem with the connection to the database, which can prevent SAP from reading the required data.
  Table Locking: The table being accessed might be locked by another process, preventing the current operation from reading the data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies or corruption in the data within the table.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to read the data from the specified table.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the SAP system that affect how data is read from the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Connection: Ensure that the database is up and running and that the connection settings in SAP are correct.
  Release Table Locks: If the table is locked, identify the process that is holding the lock and either wait for it to complete or terminate it if appropriate.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to identify and resolve any corruption or inconsistencies.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table in question. This can be done through transaction codes like SU53 or SUIM.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP related to the database and table access to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that may address this specific error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the table and SE16 (Data Browser) to view the data.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the SAP message 5U400.