How To Fix AZ053 - Table &2 cannot be read for category &1 bills of material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AZ - Master data messages for external applications

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Table &2 cannot be read for category &1 bills of material

What causes this issue?

In IN_TABLE_LIST, a table was specified that is not read for the
current bill of material (BOM) category.
The BOM category to be selected is determined using SELECT_TABLENAME.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Example: Table DOST is not read for material BOMs.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AZ053 - Table &2 cannot be read for category &1 bills of material ?

  The SAP error message AZ053 indicates that the system is unable to read a specific table for a given category of bills of material (BOM). This error typically arises in the context of BOM processing, where the system is trying to access data that is either missing, incorrectly configured, or not authorized.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The table specified in the error message may not contain any entries for the specified BOM category.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table or the specific entries within it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the BOM settings or the related master data.
  Table Corruption: In rare cases, the table may be corrupted or not properly updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Entries: Verify that the table specified in the error message contains the necessary entries for the BOM category in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to view the table contents.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the table. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for BOMs in the system. Ensure that the BOM categories are correctly defined and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks for BOMs using transaction CSKB (BOM: Check) or similar tools to identify any inconsistencies in the BOM data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system bug or requires deeper investigation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CS03 (Display BOM), and CSKB (BOM: Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message AZ053 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the AZ053 error in your SAP system.