How To Fix M2041 - Error reading table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Error reading table

What causes this issue?

An entry with key &V2& is missing from table &V1&.

System Response

The entry is needed to delete entries from dependent tables.
Deletion is not possible without this entry.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction se16 to find out from table TMC1T the name of the
generated structure that you want to delete. The names of the generated
structures are in field GSTRU of table TMC1T. Choose the entry with the
description of the structure you are processing. Then maintain table
TMC4 so that MCINF = &V3& and GSTRU is the name of the generated
structure found in table TMC1T.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2041 - Error reading table ?

  The SAP error message M2041, which states "Error reading table," typically indicates that there is an issue with accessing a specific table in the SAP database. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Database Issues: The database may be down, or there could be connectivity issues between the SAP application server and the database.
  Table Locking: The table might be locked by another process, preventing access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to read the table.
  Corrupted Data: There could be corruption in the database or the specific table.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the table structure was recently changed or transported, it might not be in sync with the application.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Status: Ensure that the database is up and running. You can check the database logs for any errors.
  Review Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the table. If a lock is found, you may need to release it.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues.
  Database Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the database to identify and fix any corruption issues. This may involve using tools like DBACOCKPIT or transaction DB02.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the table and ensure they are correct.
  Transport Management: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the transport was successful and that all objects are in sync.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), SM12 (Lock Entries), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the M2041 error in your SAP system.