How To Fix KX581 - Error reading table fields (&) from ABAP/4 dictionary

KX581 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Error reading table fields (&) from ABAP/4 dictionary

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the status of the entered table directly in the ABAP/4
Dictionary. The table must be in either the "saved" or "active" state.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX581 - Error reading table fields (&) from ABAP/4 dictionary ?

  The SAP error message KX581, which states "Error reading table fields (&) from ABAP/4 dictionary," typically indicates that there is an issue with accessing the data dictionary for a specific table in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table may not exist in the database or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table or its fields.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be a problem with the connection to the database, preventing the system from reading the table structure.
  Corrupted Data Dictionary: The data dictionary might be corrupted or not properly synchronized with the database.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify that the table exists in the database. You can do this by using transaction SE11