How To Fix DT666 - Information for table & could not be read

DT666 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

• Message number: 666

• Message text: Information for table & could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT666 - Information for table & could not be read ?

  The SAP error message DT666, which states "Information for table & could not be read," typically indicates that there is an issue with accessing the metadata or data dictionary information for a specific database table in the SAP system. This can occur for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table may not exist in the database or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table or its metadata.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be a problem with the connection to the database, preventing the system from retrieving the table information.
  Corrupted Data Dictionary: The data dictionary might be corrupted or not properly synchronized with the database.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify that the table exists in the database. You can do this by using