How To Fix MEP_PROVIDER004 - SQL error reading table &1 for object type &2 with condition &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEP_PROVIDER - Messages from Providers

• Message number: 004

• Message text: SQL error reading table &1 for object type &2 with condition &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEP_PROVIDER004 - SQL error reading table &1 for object type &2 with condition &3 ?

  The SAP error message MEP_PROVIDER004 typically indicates that there is an issue with reading data from a specific table in the database. This error is often related to the Material Evaluation Process (MEP) or similar functionalities that rely on database queries to retrieve information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Table Issues: The specified table (&1) may not exist, may be locked, or may have been corrupted.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified table or object type (&2).
  Condition Issues: The condition specified (&3) may be invalid or may not match any records in the database.
  Database Connectivity: There may be issues with the database connection, such as network problems or database server downtime.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the query from executing successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify that the table specified in the error message exists in the database. You can do this