How To Fix M2608 - Table & not in Dictionary (contact your systems administrator)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Table & not in Dictionary (contact your systems administrator)

What causes this issue?

Table &V1& is not available in the Dictionary.

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?

Delete all the evaluation structures created for the table <(>&<)>V1
<(>&<)>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2608 - Table & not in Dictionary (contact your systems administrator) ?

  The SAP error message M2608, which states "Table & not in Dictionary (contact your systems administrator)," typically indicates that the system is trying to access a database table that is not recognized or does not exist in the SAP Data Dictionary. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table may not exist in the database. This could be due to a typo in the table name or because the table has not been created yet.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently created or modified in a development environment and has not been transported to the production environment, it may not be available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection, causing the system to fail to retrieve the table information.
  Corrupted Data Dictionary: In rare cases, the Data Dictionary may be corrupted, leading to inconsistencies in table definitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Name: Verify that the table name is correct and exists in the Data Dictionary. You can do this by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to search for the table.
  Transport the Table: If the table was created in a development environment, ensure that it has been properly transported to the target environment (e.g., production) using the transport management system.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  Database Connection: Check the database connection settings and ensure that the database is up and running. You can use transaction DB02 to monitor database performance and connections.
  Rebuild Data Dictionary: If you suspect corruption, you may need to rebuild the Data Dictionary. This is a more complex solution and should be done with caution, ideally with the help of SAP support.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to check the existence of the table.
  SE14: Database Utility - to check and adjust database objects.
  SU53: Authorization Check - to analyze authorization issues.
  DB02: Database Performance Monitor - to check database status.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Data Dictionary and database management for more insights into managing tables and resolving related issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the M2608 error in your SAP system.