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