How To Fix 68629 - Error while reading document headers (table BKPF)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 629

• Message text: Error while reading document headers (table BKPF)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68629 - Error while reading document headers (table BKPF) ?

  The SAP error message 68629, which states "Error while reading document headers (table BKPF)," typically indicates an issue with accessing or retrieving data from the BKPF table, which contains the document header information for financial accounting documents in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the BKPF table or related tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BKPF table.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues, such as locks, inconsistencies, or performance problems.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the SAP system may be incorrect, leading to issues when trying to read data.
  Transport Issues: If recent transports were made, they might have caused inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BKPF table. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Database Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the database. You can use transaction SE14 to check and repair database tables.
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the BKPF table that might be preventing access.
  Analyze Performance: If the issue is related to performance, consider analyzing the database performance and optimizing queries or indexes.
  Transport Review: If the issue started after a transport, review the transport logs and ensure that all objects were transported correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to view the structure of the BKPF table.
  SE14: Database Utility for checking and repairing database tables.
  SM21: System Log to view logs for errors and warnings.
  SM12: Lock Entries to check for locks on database tables.
  SU53: Authorization Check to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error related to reading document headers in the BKPF table.