How To Fix SFW397 - Table &1 was excluded from the client copy. See SAP Note 2170740.

SFW397 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFW - Messages for Switch Framework

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Table &1 was excluded from the client copy. See SAP Note 2170740.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SFW397 - Table &1 was excluded from the client copy. See SAP Note 2170740. ?

  The SAP error message SFW397 indicates that a specific table (denoted as &1) has been excluded from the client copy process. This typically occurs during the client copy operation in SAP systems, where certain tables are intentionally excluded to avoid issues such as data inconsistency or performance problems.
  
  Cause:
  The exclusion of tables during a client copy can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Data Integrity: Some tables may contain data that should not be copied to avoid inconsistencies in the target client.
  Performance: Large tables may be excluded to speed up the client copy process.
  Configuration: Certain tables may be excluded based on specific configurations or settings in the system.
  SAP Notes: SAP may have identified certain tables that should not be copied and provided guidance through SAP Notes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check SAP Note 2170740: This note provides specific information regarding the exclusion of the table in question. It may contain