How To Fix M2116 - Error reading table & from Data Dictionary

M2116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Error reading table & from Data Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2116 - Error reading table & from Data Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message M2116, which states "Error reading table & from Data Dictionary," typically indicates that there is an issue with accessing a specific table in the Data Dictionary. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting the problem.
  Causes of Error M2116
  
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table may not exist in the Data Dictionary. This could be due to a typo in the table name or the table not being created.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table. This can happen if the user roles or permissions are not set correctly.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the table to not be properly created or activated.
  
  
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues, such as corruption or connectivity problems, that