How To Fix FDT_WD_EXPRESSION053 - An exception occured in getting the table details

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_EXPRESSION -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: An exception occured in getting the table details

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_EXPRESSION053 - An exception occured in getting the table details ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_EXPRESSION053 indicates that there was an exception while trying to retrieve table details in the context of the SAP Fiori or Web Dynpro applications. This error typically arises in scenarios involving the use of expressions or data binding in the UI5 framework or Web Dynpro applications.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Table Not Found: The specified table may not exist in the database or the name may be misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table or its metadata.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection, such as network problems or database server downtime.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the data model or the application may be incorrect.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not be properly defined or may have inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify that the table exists in the database and that the name is correctly specified in the application.
  Review 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.
  Test Database Connection: Check the database connection settings and ensure that the database server is up and running. You can use transaction DBACOCKPIT or similar tools to monitor the database status.
  Validate Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the application and ensure that they are correctly set up. This includes checking the data source and any related settings.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the application to identify the exact point of failure and gather more details about the exception.
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or stack traces that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Web Dynpro or Fiori applications to ensure that you are following best practices for data binding and expression usage.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.