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Message type: E = Error
Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects
Message number: 710
Message text: Base tables of type & not permitted
Only certain types of base tables are valid for certain types of
views. In particular, only transparent tables may be used as the base
tables of database views.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Remove the invalid base tables from the view.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
MC710
- Base tables of type & not permitted ?The SAP error message MC710 ("Base tables of type & not permitted") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Material Management (MM) or Logistics Information System (LIS) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the data source or the underlying database tables that are being used for reporting or data extraction.
Cause:
The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
Incorrect Data Source Configuration: The data source you are trying to use may not be configured correctly or may not support the type of base table you are trying to access.
Unsupported Table Type: The base table you are trying to use may be of a type that is not permitted for the operation you are attempting. For example, certain types of tables (like cluster tables or pooled tables) may not be allowed in certain contexts.
Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified base table.
Data Source Not Active: The data source may not be active or may not have been properly initialized.
Solution:
To resolve the MC710 error, you can take the following steps:
Check Data Source Configuration:
- Go to the DataSource configuration in the SAP system (transaction code
RSA1
).- Verify that the data source is correctly configured and that it points to the correct base tables.
Review Table Types:
- Check the type of the base table you are trying to access. You can do this by using transaction code
SE11
to view the table definition.- Ensure that the table type is supported for the operation you are performing.
Check Authorizations:
- Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source and the underlying tables. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
Activate Data Source:
- If the data source is not active, activate it in the DataSource configuration.
Consult SAP Notes:
- Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
Rebuild DataSource:
- If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the DataSource. This can sometimes resolve configuration issues.
Related Information:
Transaction Codes:
RSA1
- Data Warehousing WorkbenchSE11
- Data DictionarySE80
- Object NavigatorSAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for documentation on data sources and reporting in SAP BW or SAP MM.
SAP Community: You can also search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MC710 error in your SAP system.
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