How To Fix C5901 - Error in READ table & Subrc & function & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 901

• Message text: Error in READ table & Subrc & function & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5901 - Error in READ table & Subrc & function & & ?

  The SAP error message C5901, which states "Error in READ table & Subrc & function & &", typically indicates that there was an issue when attempting to read a table in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of ABAP programs or when using certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Table Not Found: The specified table may not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Table Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the table reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to read the specified table.
  Database Lock: The table might be locked by another process, preventing access.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent it from being read correctly.
  Subrc Value: The Subrc value indicates the return code from the READ statement, which can provide more context about the error (e.g., 0 for success, 4 for no entries found).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify that the table you are trying to read actually exists in the database.
  Correct Table Name: Ensure that the table name is spelled correctly in your code.
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check if the table is locked by another user or process.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, use the debugger to step through the code and check the values of variables and the Subrc return code.
  Error Handling: Implement proper error handling in your ABAP code to manage situations where the table read fails.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Subrc Values: Understanding the different return codes (Subrc values) can help diagnose the issue. For example:
  
  0: Successful read.
  4: No entries found.
  Other values may indicate specific issues.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the table and related function modules.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific table or function module you are working with.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific function module or ABAP statement you are using to understand its expected behavior and requirements.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.