How To Fix DADT_ELEMENT_INFO003 - Internal error while retrieving data of data base table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DADT_ELEMENT_INFO - Element Info for Dictionary

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Internal error while retrieving data of data base table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DADT_ELEMENT_INFO003 - Internal error while retrieving data of data base table &1 ?

  The SAP error message DADT_ELEMENT_INFO003 indicates an internal error that occurs while retrieving data from a database table. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the database connection, inconsistencies in the data model, or problems with the underlying database itself.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Connection Issues: There may be a problem with the connection to the database, such as network issues or database server downtime.
  Data Model Inconsistencies: Changes in the data model that have not been properly reflected in the database can lead to retrieval errors.
  Corrupted Data: Corruption in the database table or issues with specific records can cause retrieval failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the data in the specified table.
  SAP System Bugs: There may be bugs or issues in the SAP system that lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Connection: Ensure that the database is up and running and that the connection settings in SAP are correct.
  Review Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, verify that they have been implemented correctly in the database.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to identify and resolve any corruption or inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the database table in question.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Applying patches or updates may resolve the issue.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the program or transaction that is causing the error to identify the root cause.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the table and SE37 (Function Module) to analyze any related function modules.
  Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages or information that could help diagnose the issue.
  Database Tools: If you have access to database management tools, you can run queries directly against the database to check for issues with the specific table.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the DADT_ELEMENT_INFO003 error in SAP.