How To Fix STUN_ORA016 - Internal error - Unexpected table name &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STUN_ORA - Messages for Function Group STUN_ORA (Oracle Statistics)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Internal error - Unexpected table name &

What causes this issue?

There is an error in the statistical record selected from the cursor
cache. The ALV structure RS_SELFIELD contains an unexpected table name.

System Response

After displaying the error message, the system continues processing.

How to fix this error?

Attempt to reproduce the error. If you are able to do so, contact SAP
support.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STUN_ORA016 - Internal error - Unexpected table name & ?

  The SAP error message "STUN_ORA016 Internal error - Unexpected table name &" typically indicates an issue related to the database interaction, particularly when SAP is trying to access or manipulate a database table that it does not recognize or that is not in the expected format.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Schema Issues: The table name being referenced may not exist in the database schema, or there may be a mismatch between the expected and actual table names.
  Corrupted Database Objects: The database objects (tables, views, etc.) may be corrupted or improperly defined.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that lead to incorrect table references.
  Version Mismatch: If there are discrepancies between the SAP application version and the database version, it may lead to unexpected behavior.
  Transport Issues: If the error occurred after a transport, it could be due to missing or incomplete transport of database objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify that the table mentioned in the error message exists in the database. You can do this by querying the database directly.
  Review Database Schema: Ensure that the database schema is correctly set up and that all necessary tables are present and correctly named.
  Check for Corruption: Run database integrity checks to ensure that there are no corrupted objects.
  Review Configuration: Check the SAP configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly pointing to the right database and schema.
  Transport Validation: If the error occurred after a transport, validate that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing components.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  Database Logs: Check the database logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for your specific version to understand the context of the error.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or other technical forums where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Database Administration: If you have access to a database administrator, they can help diagnose and resolve issues related to the database itself.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.