How To Fix PG197 - Object type not permitted for this table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Object type not permitted for this table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG197 - Object type not permitted for this table ?

  The SAP error message PG197 ("Object type not permitted for this table") typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform an operation on a database table that is not allowed for the specified object type. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify a table, or when using certain transaction codes or programs that are not compatible with the table in question.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The operation being performed is not allowed for the type of object you are trying to access. For example, you might be trying to use a table in a way that is not supported (e.g., trying to create a view on a table that is not allowed).
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the specified table.
  Table Locking: The table might be locked by another process, preventing the current operation