How To Fix COM_PME_VTABLE_SH002 - Table contents cannot be loaded: Class not open

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_VTABLE_SH - Maintenance of Variable Tables

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Table contents cannot be loaded: Class not open

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_VTABLE_SH002 - Table contents cannot be loaded: Class not open ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_VTABLE_SH002 indicates that the system is unable to load the contents of a specific table because the associated class is not open. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Master or similar modules where class-based data is involved.
  Cause:
  
  Class Not Open: The primary reason for this error is that the class associated with the table is not open for processing. This can happen if the class is not activated or if there are issues with the class definition.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the class or the table.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as inconsistencies in the database or problems with the transport of the class definition.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Activation:
  
  Go to the Class Builder (Transaction Code: SE24).
  Enter the name of the class that is causing the issue and check if it is activated. If it is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the class and the related table. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the class was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program or transaction that is causing the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE24 (Class Builder), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to class management and product master data to understand the context of the error better.
  System Logs: Check system logs (Transaction Code: SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the class not being open.