How To Fix E0217 - Error - Table/segment & is not known/not active (check table)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Error - Table/segment & is not known/not active (check table)

What causes this issue?

The specified segment table or specified <DS:GlOS.IDoc_type>IDoc
type</> record has not been activated or has not yet been created. The
function module GET_FIELDTAB therefore raised the exception
TABLE_NOT_ACTIV.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the specified table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0217 - Error - Table/segment & is not known/not active (check table) ?

  The SAP error message E0217 indicates that a specific table or segment is not recognized or is not active in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a database table or segment that has not been defined or activated in the SAP environment.
  Causes:
  
  Table Not Created: The table or segment may not have been created in the database.
  Inactive Table: The table may exist but is not activated. This can happen if the table was recently created or modified and the activation process was not completed.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that prevented it from being activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that prevent the table from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  Activate the Table: If the table exists but is inactive, you can activate it using transaction SE11. Select the table and choose the "Activate" option.
  Transport Request: If the table was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport request for errors and ensure that it was imported correctly.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Database Consistency: If there are database issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your database administrator to resolve any underlying problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (for checking and adjusting database objects)
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools (for managing transport requests)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific table or segment you are dealing with. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.