How To Fix DBOSC020 - Error while exporting content; reading table '&1' returned with error

DBOSC020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Error while exporting content; reading table '&1' returned with error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC020 - Error while exporting content; reading table '&1' returned with error ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC020 indicates that there was an issue while exporting content, specifically when reading a table. The message typically includes a placeholder (&1) that will be replaced with the name of the table that caused the error. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be a problem with the connection to the database, which can prevent the system from reading the specified table.
  Table Locking: The table might be locked by another process, preventing access for the export operation.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the export may not have the necessary authorizations to read the specified table.
  Corrupted Table: The table could be corrupted or have inconsistencies that prevent it from being read correctly.
  Data Volume: If the table contains a very large amount of data, it may lead to timeouts or memory issues during