How To Fix JB006 - Table &1 is empty. Processing terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JB - General Message Class for IS-B (Development Class JBD)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Table &1 is empty. Processing terminated

What causes this issue?

The program reads data from table &V1&, but this table is empty.

System Response

The program responds to this error by terminating the action.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have started the program in the correct context.
User entries can influence which table the program reads. Check the
parameter values you entered when starting the program.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB006 - Table &1 is empty. Processing terminated ?

  The SAP error message JB006, which states "Table &1 is empty. Processing terminated," typically occurs when a specific table that is required for a particular process or transaction is found to be empty. This can happen in various contexts, such as during job scheduling, data processing, or report generation.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the table referenced in the error message does not contain any records. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being loaded into the table.
  Data being deleted or not yet created.
  Incorrect selection criteria leading to an empty result set.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues that prevent data from being populated in the table.
  
  
  Timing Issues: If the process relies on data that is generated or updated by another process, it may be that the dependent process has not yet run or completed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the data in the table.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Contents: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the contents of the table referenced in the error message. Ensure that it contains the expected data.
  
  
  Data Loading: If the table is indeed empty, investigate why data is not being loaded. This may involve:
  
  Running data load programs or jobs that populate the table.
  Checking if there are any scheduled jobs that should have populated the table but failed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings related to the table and the processes that interact with it are correct. This may involve checking customizing settings or transport requests.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: If the table relies on data from other tables or processes, ensure that those processes have been executed successfully and that the data is available.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the data in the table.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process to understand any prerequisites or dependencies.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11, SE16, ST22 (for dumps), SM37 (for job monitoring).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to the specific error message or the table in question.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the program that is generating the error to get more insights into why the table is empty.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the JB006 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.