How To Fix M2097 - Table & not a valid source table

M2097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Table & not a valid source table

What causes this issue?

Table &V1& cannot be supplied with data during updating. Therefore, you
cannot use it as your source 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 the view V_QUTAB to gain an overview of the source tables permitted
for each event.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2097 - Table & not a valid source table ?

  The SAP error message M2097, which states "Table & not a valid source table," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or related modules when the system is unable to recognize a specified table as a valid source for a particular operation, such as a report, transaction, or data processing task.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Table Name: The table name specified in the transaction or report may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Table Not Defined: The table may not be defined in the system or may not exist in the current client.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or system configuration problems.
  Custom Development: If the error arises from a custom program or enhancement, there may be issues with the code that references the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Table Name: Check the spelling and ensure that the table name