How To Fix GB031 - Table & is unknown


GB031 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

  • Message number: 031

  • Message text: Table & is unknown

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  • What causes this issue?

    A table has been used which is not included in table GB01C.

    System Response

    The system cancels processing.

    How to fix this error?

    Call up transaction SM30 with view V_GB01C, and add the relevant table.

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GB031 - Details

  • The SAP error message GB031, which states "Table & is unknown," typically occurs when the system cannot find a specified table in the database. This can happen for several reasons, including:
    Causes:
    
    Table Name Typo: The table name specified in the transaction or program may be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
    Table Does Not Exist: The table may not exist in the current SAP system or client. This could be due to a missing transport or an incomplete installation.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table.
    Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection, leading to the inability to access the table.
    Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the table may not have been created or activated yet.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Table Name: Verify that the table name is spelled correctly and follows the correct naming conventions.
    Check Table Existence: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to

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