How To Fix BD102 - TABLES statement for & generated; please restart

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BD - cross-application: data transfer

• Message number: 102

• Message text: TABLES statement for & generated; please restart

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BD102 - TABLES statement for & generated; please restart ?

  The SAP error message BD102 typically indicates an issue with the data distribution process in the SAP system, particularly related to the Business Data (BD) or ALE (Application Link Enabling) framework. The message "TABLES statement for & generated; please restart" suggests that there was a problem with the generation of a data distribution table, and the process needs to be restarted.
  Cause:
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, which can lead to errors during the generation of tables.
  System Load: High system load or performance issues can cause timeouts or failures in processing.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the ALE settings or distribution model can lead to this error.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required data for the distribution process may be missing or incomplete.
  Transport Issues: If the error occurs during a transport process, it may be due to issues with the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Restart the Process: As the error message suggests, try restarting the process that generated the error. This can sometimes resolve transient issues.
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the root cause.
  Verify Configuration: Check the ALE configuration settings in transaction WE20 and ensure that the distribution model is correctly set up.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction BD87 to check for any inconsistencies in the IDocs and resolve them.
  Monitor System Performance: Check system performance and load. If the system is under heavy load, consider scheduling the process during off-peak hours.
  Check for Missing Data: Ensure that all required data is available and correctly formatted for the process.
  Transport Request Review: If the error occurs during a transport, review the transport request for any missing objects or dependencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the BD102 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on ALE and IDoc processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.