How To Fix SWU_PCONT005 - Enter a table type for the database table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWU_PCONT - Container Persistence

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter a table type for the database table

What causes this issue?

A table type must be entered in the field <LS>Table type for database
</> for the persistence type <LS>transparent table with include
structure</>. This type must have the following properties:
Line type must be identical to type of table
Access type must be <LS>standard table</>

System Response

The current entry cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Use the F4 input help to find a suitable table type or create a table
type using transaction SE11.

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 SWU_PCONT005 - Enter a table type for the database table ?

  The SAP error message SWU_PCONT005, which states "Enter a table type for the database table," typically occurs in the context of workflow configuration or when defining a database table in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a table type to be specified for a database table, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Table Type: The most common cause of this error is that when you are trying to create or modify a database table, you have not specified a table type. In SAP, database tables can be defined with specific types (like transparent tables, pooled tables, etc.), and this type must be explicitly stated.
  Incorrect Configuration: If you are working with workflow configurations, it may be that the workflow definition is incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to this error when the system tries to process it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify Table Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Locate the database table that is causing the error.
  Ensure that you have specified a valid table type in the table definition.
  Save and activate the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs in the context of a workflow, check the workflow definition in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder).
  Ensure that all necessary attributes, including table types, are correctly defined.
  Validate the workflow and make sure there are no other configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct table type to use, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with database table definitions in SAP.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are properly transported to the quality or production environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary for managing database tables.
  SWDD: Workflow Builder for creating and managing workflows.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWU_PCONT005 error and ensure that your database table is correctly defined with the appropriate table type.