How To Fix SM281 - Table &: & entries

SM281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SM - Address Definition/Administration

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Table &: & entries

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SM281 - Details

• The SAP error message SM281 typically indicates that there is an issue with the number of entries in a specific table. The message format usually looks like this: "Table & has & entries," where the first "&" represents the name of the table, and the second "&" represents the number of entries in that table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Size Limitations: The error may occur if the number of entries in a table exceeds a certain threshold, which can lead to performance issues or system limitations.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data that is causing the table to behave unexpectedly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configurations or settings in the system can lead to unexpected behavior in table management.
  Database Constraints: The underlying database may have constraints or limitations that are being violated due to the number of entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Analyze the Table: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to