How To Fix S4100 - Internal error when reading table & in dictionary

S4100 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S4 - POPUP_GET_VALUES... and other central functions

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Internal error when reading table & in dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S4100 - Internal error when reading table & in dictionary ?

  The SAP error message "S4100 Internal error when reading table & in dictionary" typically indicates that there is an issue with the data dictionary in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, including inconsistencies in the database, issues with the transport of objects, or problems with the data dictionary itself.
  Causes:
  
  Database Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the system from reading the table correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Data Dictionary Corruption: The data dictionary may be corrupted or not properly updated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can occur due to insufficient authorizations to access the table.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system that lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Consistency:
  
  Use transaction code SE14 (Database Utility) to check and repair the database table.
  You can also use transaction DB02 to analyze