How To Fix CE503 - Enter a table name

CE503 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Enter a table name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE503 - Enter a table name ?

  The SAP error message CE503 ("Enter a table name") typically occurs when a user is trying to perform an operation that requires specifying a table name, but the input field for the table name is either empty or not properly filled. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when working with database tables, data dictionary objects, or during certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Input Field: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a table name in the required field.
  Incorrect Transaction: The user might be in a transaction or program that expects a table name but is not in the correct context to provide one.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or interact with certain tables, leading to confusion about what to enter.
  System Configuration: There might be issues with the system configuration or custom developments that are not handling table