How To Fix /PRA/ADV024 - Error reading table.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ADV -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Error reading table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/ADV024 - Error reading table. ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/ADV024 Error reading table typically indicates that there is an issue with accessing a specific database table in the SAP system. This can occur for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table may not exist in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to read the table.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be a problem with the connection to the database, such as network issues or database server downtime.
  Corrupted Table: The table may be corrupted or have integrity issues.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system that prevents access to the table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify that the table exists in the database. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table definition.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Database Connection: Check the database connection settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the database server is up and running and that there are no network issues.
  Table Integrity: If you suspect that the table is corrupted, you may need to run database consistency checks or consult with your database administrator to repair the table.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to the table access in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) for further investigation.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.