How To Fix MC639 - View logging: active nametab header was not written

MC639 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 639

• Message text: View logging: active nametab header was not written

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC639 - View logging: active nametab header was not written ?

  The SAP error message MC639 ("View logging: active nametab header was not written") typically occurs in the context of the Material Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with logging and data consistency issues in the system. This error can arise during various operations, such as when trying to log changes to material master data or during the execution of certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the logging mechanism from writing the necessary entries.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to write to the logging tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the logging settings or in the related data structures.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can lead to timeouts or failures in writing logs.
  Corrupted Data: There may be corrupted entries in the database that prevent the logging process