How To Fix DHCDC_CORE042 - Error retrieving table definition; contact SAP for support

DHCDC_CORE042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DHCDC_CORE -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Error retrieving table definition; contact SAP for support

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DHCDC_CORE042 - Error retrieving table definition; contact SAP for support ?

  The SAP error message DHCDC_CORE042 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving the table definition in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data extraction, reporting, or when accessing certain database tables. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Table Definition Issues: The table definition may be missing, corrupted, or not properly activated in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table or its metadata.
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be problems with the database connection that prevent the system from retrieving the table definition.
  System Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the table definition was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Definition:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table exists and