How To Fix ITOB004 - Unexpected error in program &1, access to table &2 with key &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ITOB - Messages for development class ITOB

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Unexpected error in program &1, access to table &2 with key &3

What causes this issue?

Internal in buffer management for technical objects.

System Response

It was not possible to access the object.

How to fix this error?

Note down the entries that resulted in this error. Contact your SAP
system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The error can only be resolved by a program correction on the part of
SAP. To do this, contact the person responsible for your system at SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ITOB004 - Unexpected error in program &1, access to table &2 with key &3 ?

  The SAP error message ITOB004 indicates that there is an unexpected error occurring in a program when trying to access a specific table with a given key. This type of error can arise from various underlying issues, and resolving it typically involves a few steps to diagnose and fix the problem.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Consistency Issues: The data in the table may be inconsistent or corrupted, leading to unexpected behavior when accessed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table or key.
  Program Logic Errors: There may be a bug or logical error in the ABAP program that is trying to access the table.
  Database Locking: The table may be locked by another process, preventing access.
  Incorrect Key Values: The key being used to access the table may not exist or may be incorrectly formatted.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported, there may be issues with the transport