How To Fix PK852 - DDIC information for table PKPS could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 852

• Message text: DDIC information for table PKPS could not be read

What causes this issue?

Table PKPS is to be converted. For this purpose, the system should
read the DDIC information from the database. However, the system
was unable to do this.

System Response

The program had to be terminated. If the program is not repeated again
successfully, then you will not be able to use Kanban.

How to fix this error?

Refer to the file PKPS using tansaction SE11. If necessary, repeat the
program. If the program terminates again, please inform SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK852 - DDIC information for table PKPS could not be read ?

  The SAP error message PK852 indicates that the system is unable to read the Data Dictionary (DDIC) information for the table PKPS. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Table PKPS Does Not Exist: The table may not exist in the database, or it may have been deleted or not properly created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table or its metadata.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database connection or the database itself, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  System Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the system configuration or the data dictionary.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table PKPS exists. If it does not, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Database Connection:
  
  Verify that the database connection is functioning correctly. You can check this in transaction DBACOCKPIT or by consulting your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Transport Logs:
  
  If the table was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the Data Dictionary using transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as this can sometimes resolve underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SU53: Authorization Check
  DBACOCKPIT: Database Administration
  SE14: Database Utility
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PK852 error in your SAP system.