How To Fix C5016 - Change document creation for table &: Error at "GET_NAMETAB"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Change document creation for table &: Error at "GET_NAMETAB"

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred when creating change documents for table
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System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5016 - Change document creation for table &: Error at "GET_NAMETAB" ?

  The SAP error message C5016 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of change documents for a specific table. The error specifically mentions "Error at 'GET_NAMETAB'", which suggests that the system is having trouble retrieving the name table for the specified table.
  Cause:
  
  Table Not Defined for Change Document: The table for which you are trying to create change documents may not be properly defined in the system to support change document functionality.
  Missing Configuration: There might be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the change document object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create change documents for the specified table.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the SAP kernel.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the table is correctly defined for change document creation. You can check this in transaction SCDO (Change Document Objects).
  Verify that the change document object is correctly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Change Document Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SCDO and check the settings for the change document object associated with the table. Ensure that all necessary fields are included and that the object is active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create change documents. Check the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking for any technical issues. This may involve looking at the system logs (transaction SM21) or checking for any database inconsistencies.
  You may also want to check if there are any SAP Notes related to this error message that could provide additional guidance or patches.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCDO: Change Document Objects
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide updates/patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on change document functionality for more detailed information on how to configure and troubleshoot change documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the C5016 error message in SAP.