How To Fix DT841 - Current version of table & could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 841

• Message text: Current version of table & could not be read

What causes this issue?

To enable adjustment of the table, the current version of the table was
read from version management. An error occurred.

System Response

The adjustment process was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Use the log to try to find out the cause of the error and correct the
error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT841 - Current version of table & could not be read ?

  The SAP error message DT841, which states "Current version of table & could not be read," typically indicates an issue with the data dictionary or the database table in SAP. This error can occur for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Table Versioning Issues: The table may have multiple versions, and the system is unable to access the current version.
  Database Locking: The table might be locked by another process, preventing access to its current version.
  Transport Issues: If the table structure was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or issues with the transport.
  Database Corruption: There could be corruption in the database that is preventing the table from being read correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Version: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the version of the table and ensure that it is active and correctly defined.
  Release Locks: If the table is locked, identify the process that is holding the lock and release it if possible. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Database Consistency Check: Run a database consistency check to identify and fix any corruption issues. This may involve using transaction DB02 or similar tools.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  System Restart: In some cases, a system restart may resolve temporary issues related to database connections or locks.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SM12 (Lock Entries), DB02 (Database Performance), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for "DT841" in the SAP Support Portal.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.