How To Fix K3054 - An error occurred when Table & was read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K3 - Material Cost Estimate

• Message number: 054

• Message text: An error occurred when Table & was read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K3054 - An error occurred when Table & was read ?

  The SAP error message K3054, which states "An error occurred when Table & was read," typically indicates that there was an issue accessing a specific table in the SAP system. This error can arise from various underlying causes, and understanding these can help in troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Table Locking: The table may be locked by another process, preventing access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to read the table.
  Database Issues: There could be a problem with the database itself, such as corruption or connectivity issues.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent it from being read correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the table. If a lock is found, you may need to wait for the process to complete or manually release the lock if appropriate.
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Database Health Check: Perform a health check on the database. This may involve checking for errors in the database logs or running consistency checks.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the table in question. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all objects related to the table were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction SE14 to check the consistency of the table and repair it if necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (for locks), SU53 (for authorization checks), SE14 (for database table checks), and ST22 (for dumps).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  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.