How To Fix /PM0/ABT_BW017 - Error During Database Access to Table <&1>, sy-subrc=<&2>

/PM0/ABT_BW017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABT_BW -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Error During Database Access to Table <&1>, sy-subrc=<&2>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABT_BW017 - Error During Database Access to Table <&1>, sy-subrc=<&2> ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABT_BW017 Error During Database Access to Table <&1>, sy-subrc=<&2> typically indicates that there was an issue accessing a specific database table during a process in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). The placeholders <&1> and <&2> will be replaced with the actual table name and the system return code (sy-subrc), respectively.
  Causes:
  
  Table Locking: The table may be locked by another process, preventing access.
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be issues with the database connection, such as network problems or database server downtime.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or the database schema that prevent access.
  Corrupted Table: The table itself may be corrupted or have integrity issues.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the BW system that affect how it accesses the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12