How To Fix LTR2_BASIS204 - Externally linked non-transparent tables are not supported for selection

LTR2_BASIS204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTR2_BASIS - LTR2 Basis Messages

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Externally linked non-transparent tables are not supported for selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTR2_BASIS204 - Externally linked non-transparent tables are not supported for selection ?

  The SAP error message LTR2_BASIS204 indicates that there is an attempt to select data from an externally linked non-transparent table, which is not supported in the context of the operation being performed. This typically occurs in scenarios involving data extraction or reporting where the system is trying to access a table that is not designed for direct selection.
  
  Cause:
  
  Externally Linked Tables: The error arises when the system encounters a table that is linked to an external data source (like a database outside of SAP) and is not a transparent table. Transparent tables are those that have a one-to-one correspondence with the database table.
  Non-Transparent Tables: These tables may include pooled tables, cluster tables, or any other type of table that does not allow direct SQL-like selection.
  Data Extraction: This error often occurs during data extraction processes, such as when using SAP BW or other reporting tools that attempt to read data from these