How To Fix R7B506 - Error while reading table names of &1 &2

R7B506 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Error while reading table names of &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B506 - Error while reading table names of &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7B506, which states "Error while reading table names of &1 &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when dealing with data extraction and reporting. This error indicates that there is an issue with accessing or reading the metadata of a specific table or object in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Table or Object Does Not Exist: The specified table or object may not exist in the system, or it may have been deleted or renamed.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table or object.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection, preventing the system from accessing the required metadata.
  Corrupted Metadata: The metadata for the table or object may be corrupted or inconsistent.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
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