How To Fix EDOCUMENT_S4003 - Error while reading table &1

EDOCUMENT_S4003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_S4 - eDocument Messages in S4

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Error while reading table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_S4003 - Error while reading table &1 ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_S4003, which indicates "Error while reading table &1," typically arises when there is an issue accessing a specific database table in the SAP system. This can occur due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table may not exist in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the table.
  Database Corruption: There could be corruption in the database that prevents reading the table.
  Locking Issues: The table might be locked by another process, preventing access.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the system that affect database access.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify that the table specified in the error message actually exists in the database.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this using transaction code