How To Fix KE283 - Table & cannot be used as an external table

KE283 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 283

• Message text: Table & cannot be used as an external table

What causes this issue?

Table &V1& is used as an internal table.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use another table as an external table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE283 - Table & cannot be used as an external table ?

  The SAP error message KE283 indicates that a specific table cannot be used as an external table. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there are issues related to the configuration or usage of certain tables in SAP.
  Cause of the Error
  
  Table Configuration: The table in question may not be configured correctly to be used as an external table. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect definitions in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the table as an external table.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or structure of the table that prevent it from being recognized as an external table.
  Technical Settings: The technical settings of the table may not allow it to be used externally, such as not being marked as an external table in the Data Dictionary.
  
  Solution
  
  Check Table