How To Fix MSITEM017 - Internal error: TADIR entry missing for table &1

MSITEM017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSITEM - Line Item Display with ALV, RFITEM**

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Internal error: TADIR entry missing for table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSITEM017 - Internal error: TADIR entry missing for table &1 ?

  The SAP error message MSITEM017 indicates that there is an internal error related to a missing TADIR entry for a specific table. TADIR is a database table in SAP that stores information about the objects in the SAP system, including their technical names, object types, and other metadata. When an entry is missing for a table, it can lead to issues in accessing or processing that table.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing TADIR Entry: The most direct cause is that the TADIR entry for the specified table is missing. This can happen if the table was not properly registered in the system or if there was an issue during a transport or upgrade.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from one system to another and the TADIR entry was not included in the transport request, it may lead to this error.
  System Upgrade: During system upgrades, some entries may