How To Fix J5020 - Table with company codes is empty or cannot be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Table with company codes is empty or cannot be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5020 - Table with company codes is empty or cannot be read ?

  The SAP error message J5020, which states "Table with company codes is empty or cannot be read," typically occurs when the system is unable to access or find the necessary data related to company codes in the relevant table. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The table that stores company codes (usually T001) may not have any entries, meaning no company codes have been defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the company codes.
  Table Corruption: There may be an issue with the database or the specific table that is preventing it from being read correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize or access the company codes.
  Transport Issues: If the company codes were recently transported from another system, there may have been an issue during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Company Code -> Define Company Code) to verify if any company codes are defined.
  If no company codes exist, you will need to create them.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the table T001 (or the relevant table) to see if it is empty or if there are any issues with the data.
  If the table is empty and it should not be, you may need to restore data from a backup or reconfigure the company codes.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the company codes were recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, SE11, SU53, and SM21 for troubleshooting.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on company code configuration and management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.