How To Fix S{106 - NAMETAB of table & either does not exist or is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S{ - Message Texts for Generated RFC Table Interfaces

• Message number: 106

• Message text: NAMETAB of table & either does not exist or is inactive

What causes this issue?

Access to the ABAP Dictionary using the ABAP Dictionary interface was
unsuccessful. The nametab of the specified table either could not be
found or has incorrect entries.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The table was probably not activated. Activation can be carried out
with transaction SE11.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S{106 - NAMETAB of table & either does not exist or is inactive ?

  The SAP error message "S106 NAMETAB of table & either does not exist or is inactive" typically indicates that the system is unable to find the name table (NAMETAB) for a specific database table. This can occur for several reasons, and here are the common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table may not exist in the database.
  Table is Inactive: The table may exist but is currently inactive. This can happen if the table has been deactivated or if it is part of a transport that has not been imported.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table or its name table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that prevent the system from accessing the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table exists. Enter the table name and see if it is listed.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  If the table exists but is inactive, you can activate it using transaction SE11. Select the table and choose the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the table was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You can use transaction STMS to review transport requests.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect database issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Table:
  
  If the table is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it based on the original definition.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to check and activate tables.
  SE14: Database Utility - to check database objects.
  SU53: Authorization Check - to analyze authorization issues.
  STMS: Transport Management System - to manage transports.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for more information on database tables and their management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message "S106 NAMETAB of table & either does not exist or is inactive."