How To Fix CD170 - &: Invalid table name or error when reading nametab

CD170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 170

• Message text: &: Invalid table name or error when reading nametab

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CD170 - Details

• The SAP error message CD170, which states "Invalid table name or error when reading nametab," typically occurs when there is an issue with the table name being referenced in a program or transaction. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Table Name: The table name specified in the program or transaction does not exist in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database connection or the database itself, leading to an inability to read the table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may not exist in the target system.
  Naming Conventions: The table name may not adhere to the naming conventions expected by SAP, such as incorrect prefixes or special characters.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Name: Verify that the table name is correct