How To Fix MC225 - Table & is not transparent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Table & is not transparent

What causes this issue?

In a transparent matchcode ID you have specified a pooled or cluster
table as base table. Transparent matchcode IDs, however, may only
contain transparent tables.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the table type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC225 - Table & is not transparent ?

  The SAP error message MC225 indicates that a specific table is not transparent. In SAP, a transparent table is a database table that has a one-to-one relationship with a database table in the underlying database. This means that the structure of the table in the SAP data dictionary corresponds directly to a table in the database.
  Cause of the Error
  The error MC225 typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Non-Transparent Table: The table in question is defined as a non-transparent table in the Data Dictionary (DDIC). Non-transparent tables are usually used for internal purposes by SAP and do not have a direct representation in the database.
  
  
  Incorrect Table Definition: The table might have been incorrectly defined or modified in a way that it no longer meets the criteria for being a transparent table.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the table definition was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might have been issues during the transport process that caused the table to lose its transparency.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the MC225 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Table Definition: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definition of the table. Ensure that it is defined as a transparent table. If it is not, you may need to create a new transparent table or modify the existing one if possible.
  
  
  Review Table Usage: Determine if the table is intended to be used as a transparent table. If it is a standard SAP table that is not meant to be modified, you should avoid making changes to it.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific table to understand its intended use and whether it should be transparent.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. You may need to re-transport the table definition or correct any issues that occurred during the transport.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if the table is part of a standard SAP module.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE37 (Function Module), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the table in question.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on transparent tables and their characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the MC225 error effectively.