How To Fix B0197 - Error when reading table (table &) - program termination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Error when reading table (table &) - program termination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0197 - Error when reading table (table &) - program termination ?

  The SAP error message B0197 indicates that there is an issue when trying to read a specific database table. The error message typically includes the name of the table that is causing the problem. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table may not exist in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  Database Corruption: There may be corruption in the database that is preventing the table from being read.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Program Logic Errors: There may be errors in the ABAP program logic that is attempting to read the table.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection that are preventing access to the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify that the table exists in the database. You can do this by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table is listed.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this using transaction SU53 to see if there are any authorization failures.
  Database Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the database to identify and fix any corruption issues. This may require the assistance of a database administrator.
  Transport Logs: If the table was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors that may have occurred during the transport process.
  Debugging: If the error is occurring in a custom ABAP program, use the debugger to step through the code and identify where the error is occurring.
  Database Connection: Check the database connection settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are correct and that the database is accessible.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE80: Object Navigator (for debugging)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the error message B0197.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.