How To Fix J5016 - Table with views is empty or cannot be read; see the long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Table with views is empty or cannot be read; see the long text

What causes this issue?

The table with the views is empty or cannot be read.

System Response

In order to create finance objects in Risk Management, there must be at
least one view in the RM area used. No finance objects can be
transferred.

How to fix this error?

Go to the IMG and define at least one view.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5016 - Table with views is empty or cannot be read; see the long text ?

  The SAP error message J5016 indicates that a specific table with views is either empty or cannot be read. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's pricing and condition management, particularly when dealing with condition records or pricing tables.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Table: The table that the system is trying to access does not contain any data. This could be due to a lack of configuration or data entry.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table or view.
  Technical Issues: There may be a technical issue with the database or the SAP system itself, such as a corrupted table or a problem with the database connection.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the pricing procedure or condition records may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the necessary data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data: Verify that the relevant table contains the necessary data. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to view the contents of the table.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the table. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to pricing and conditions. Ensure that all necessary condition records are created and that the pricing procedure is correctly set up.
  Database Check: If the table is supposed to have data but is empty, check for any database issues. You may need to consult with your database administrator to ensure that the database is functioning correctly.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), and SE78 (SAP Archive Link) for data inspection.
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any steps you have already taken to troubleshoot the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to pricing and condition management for additional insights into how the system is expected to function.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the J5016 error and implement a solution.