How To Fix /SMB/BCAPI006 - Failed to retrieve field descriptors for table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BCAPI -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Failed to retrieve field descriptors for table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BCAPI006 - Failed to retrieve field descriptors for table &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BCAPI006 Failed to retrieve field descriptors for table &1 typically indicates an issue with accessing metadata for a specific database table in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table (&1) may not exist in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the metadata of the specified table.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be problems with the connection to the database, preventing the retrieval of metadata.
  Corrupted Table Metadata: The metadata for the table may be corrupted or not properly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify that the table specified in the error message actually exists in the database. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser).
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  Database Connection: Check the database connection settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the database is up and running and that there are no connectivity issues.
  
  
  Check Table Metadata: If you suspect that the metadata might be corrupted, you can try to regenerate the table or check for inconsistencies using transaction SE14 (Database Utility).
  
  
  Transport Logs: If the table was recently transported, review the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), SE14 (Database Utility), and SM21 (System Log).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any troubleshooting steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /SMB/BCAPI006 Failed to retrieve field descriptors for table &1.