How To Fix P99B173 - Technical name of cluster table '&1' is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P99B - Payroll Versions Basis

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Technical name of cluster table '&1' is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P99B173 - Technical name of cluster table '&1' is not valid ?

  The SAP error message P99B173 indicates that there is an issue with the technical name of a cluster table in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to recognize or locate the specified cluster table due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Table Name: The technical name provided for the cluster table may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified cluster table may not exist in the database or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified cluster table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the system from accessing the cluster table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Table Name: Check the technical name of the cluster table for any typos or errors. Ensure that it is correctly specified.
  Check Table Existence: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the cluster table exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cluster table. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Transport Check: If the table was recently transported, verify the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the table or correct any issues that occurred during the transport.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a database consistency check to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the database that could be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to cluster tables and their management for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.