How To Fix MDC_SANITY_MODEL004 - Table object &1 does not return a table name for type "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_SANITY_MODEL - Model Sanity Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Table object &1 does not return a table name for type "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_SANITY_MODEL004 - Table object &1 does not return a table name for type "&2" ?

  The SAP error message MDC_SANITY_MODEL004 indicates that there is an issue with a table object in the context of the SAP HANA database or the SAP S/4HANA system. Specifically, the error message states that the table object (denoted by &1) does not return a table name for the specified type (&2). This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Model Driven Configuration (MDC) framework, which is used for managing data models in SAP systems.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The table object may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to the inability to retrieve the expected table name.
  Missing or Incomplete Metadata: The metadata for the table object may be incomplete or missing, which prevents the system from identifying the table correctly.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model, such as inconsistencies or errors in the definitions of the tables or views.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incorrect configurations.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the table object in the SAP system. Ensure that it is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  Validate Metadata: Check the metadata associated with the table object. Ensure that all required metadata is present and correctly defined.
  Review Data Model: Examine the data model for any inconsistencies or errors. You may need to correct any issues found in the definitions of tables or views.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport was successful and that all objects were correctly imported into the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definitions of the table objects and SE80 (Object Navigator) to explore the related objects.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for additional context around the error, which may help in diagnosing the root cause.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MDC_SANITY_MODEL004 error message.