How To Fix IV080 - NAMETAB error: Discrepancy in tab &1 from DB position &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IV - Elementary Steps of Incremental Conversion (ICNV)

• Message number: 080

• Message text: NAMETAB error: Discrepancy in tab &1 from DB position &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IV080 - NAMETAB error: Discrepancy in tab &1 from DB position &2 ?

  The SAP error message IV080, which indicates a "NAMETAB error: Discrepancy in tab &1 from DB position &2," typically arises during the processing of data in SAP, particularly when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the name table (NAMETAB) entries. This can occur in various contexts, such as during data retrieval or updates.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause of this error is a discrepancy between the data in the database and the expected structure or content of the name table. This can happen due to:
  
  Corrupted data entries.
  Incomplete updates or migrations.
  Manual changes to the database that are not reflected in the application layer.
  
  
  
  Database Issues: Problems with the database itself, such as corruption or misconfiguration, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If there have been recent transports (moving changes from one system to another), inconsistencies can arise if the transport was not successful or if there are version mismatches.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data