How To Fix M2352 - Please specify read table for F4 help or read field check!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 352

• Message text: Please specify read table for F4 help or read field check!

What causes this issue?

You need to specify a read table for carrying out F4 Help or a read
field check!

System Response

M2E352

How to fix this error?

Please use F4 Help to select a suitable read table!

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

You can use all those database tables and info structures that contain
fields which:
- have the same domains as the target field
- are not key fields (if the read table is not identical to the
source info structure).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2352 - Please specify read table for F4 help or read field check! ?

  The SAP error message M2352, which states "Please specify read table for F4 help or read field check," typically occurs when there is an issue with the F4 help (value help) for a field in a transaction or program. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the necessary data for the field due to a missing or incorrectly configured table or field check.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The F4 help for a field may not be properly configured in the data dictionary (DDIC). This can happen if the field is not linked to a valid table or if the table does not exist.
  Custom Development Issues: If there is custom code or enhancements that modify the standard behavior of the field, it may lead to this error if the custom logic does not correctly specify the table for F4 help.
  Field Check Issues: The field might be set up to perform a check against a table that is not defined or accessible in the current context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the field definition for the relevant table. Ensure that the F4 help is correctly defined.
  Verify that the field is linked to a valid domain and that the domain has the correct value table specified.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there is custom code involved, review it to ensure that it correctly specifies the table for F4 help. Look for any enhancements or user exits that might be affecting the field.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the debugger (transaction SE80 or SE37) to trace the execution when the F4 help is triggered. This can help identify where the process is failing.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table or view that is supposed to provide the F4 help.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific transaction or program to see if there are known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Program).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other SAP-related forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the M2352 error in SAP.