How To Fix /SAPCND/DB_ACCESS401 - Condition table is not available or not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/DB_ACCESS -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Condition table is not available or not active

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/DB_ACCESS401 - Condition table is not available or not active ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/DB_ACCESS401 Condition table is not available or not active typically indicates that a condition table that is required for accessing certain pricing or condition records is either not defined in the system or is not active. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of pricing, discounts, or other condition-based functionalities in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Condition Table Not Defined: The condition table you are trying to access may not be defined in the system.
  Condition Table Not Active: The condition table exists but is not activated. This can happen if the table was created but not yet activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the condition table.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure or condition types that reference the condition table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Condition Table Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/03 (for condition tables) and check