How To Fix AQ343 - Text table(s) connected: Check WHERE clause!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 343

• Message text: Text table(s) connected: Check WHERE clause!

What causes this issue?

The text tables you selected were connected as additional tables.
Please check the conditions proposed by the system for the WHERE
clause. Just as with all additional tables, all key fields of the
connected additional tables are supplied with data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ343 - Text table(s) connected: Check WHERE clause! ?

  The SAP error message AQ343 typically indicates an issue with a query that is trying to access text tables in the database. This error often arises when the WHERE clause of the SQL query is not correctly formulated, leading to problems in retrieving the necessary data from the text tables.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect WHERE Clause: The WHERE clause in the SQL statement may not be properly defined, which can lead to the inability to join the main table with the text table.
  Missing or Incorrect Key Fields: The key fields that are supposed to link the main table and the text table might be missing or incorrectly specified.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the query from executing correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the text tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the WHERE Clause: Check the SQL query's WHERE clause to ensure it correctly references the key fields and is properly structured.
  Verify Key Fields: Ensure that the key fields used to join the main table and the text table are correct and exist in both tables.
  Check Data Consistency: Look for any inconsistencies in the data that might be causing the issue. This could involve checking for missing entries in the text table or mismatched keys.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the text tables involved in the query.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program to see the exact SQL statement being executed and identify where it fails.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the tables involved and SE38 (ABAP Editor) to review the program code.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be patches or updates that address specific problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on working with text tables and SQL queries to ensure best practices are followed.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.