How To Fix M2417 - Error reading NAMETAB info for table &

M2417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Error reading NAMETAB info for table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2417 - Error reading NAMETAB info for table & ?

  The SAP error message M2417, which states "Error reading NAMETAB info for table &," typically indicates that there is an issue with the name table (NAMETAB) for a specific table in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table may not exist in the database or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table or its metadata.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database itself, such as corruption or connectivity problems.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  System Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the system configuration or missing components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify that the table specified in the error message exists in the database. You can do this using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser).
  Check Authorizations: