How To Fix RSDS_ACCESS034 - Table name such as &1 is invalid; removed from selection -> long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS_ACCESS - Access Messages

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Table name such as &1 is invalid; removed from selection -> long text

What causes this issue?

The name of the table or view either
contains invalid character(s) or
its length is invalid or
it contains lowercase character(s).

System Response

Invalid names of tables and views are automatically removed from the
selection.

How to fix this error?

Table/view names that contain invalid characters such as @ # $ % are not
supported. Furthermore, a maximum of 30 characters is allowed in table
names. Lowercase characters are not supported.
If the name of the table/view you selected is not supported, create a
new valid name for the table/view.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS_ACCESS034 - Table name such as &1 is invalid; removed from selection -> long text ?

  The SAP error message RSDS_ACCESS034 indicates that a specified table name is invalid and has been removed from the selection. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when working with DataSources and InfoProviders.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Table Name: The table name specified in the DataSource or query does not exist in the database or is incorrectly spelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table.
  Technical Settings: The DataSource or InfoProvider may not be correctly configured, leading to the system being unable to recognize the table.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly activated or the underlying table may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Table Name: Check the spelling and existence of the table in the database. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to look up the table.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  Review DataSource Configuration: Go to the DataSource in the SAP BW system and check its settings. Ensure that the table is correctly defined and that the DataSource is active.
  Re-activate DataSource: If the DataSource is inactive, try reactivating it. You can do this in the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Check Transport Logs: If the DataSource was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to RSDS_ACCESS034 for any specific patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on DataSources and InfoProviders for best practices in configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSDS_ACCESS034 error and implement a solution to resolve it.