How To Fix TA142 - ERROR: Read error in client: & table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TA - Extended table maintenance (eval., Customizing, client copy)

• Message number: 142

• Message text: ERROR: Read error in client: & table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA142 - ERROR: Read error in client: & table & ?

  The SAP error message TA142, which states "ERROR: Read error in client: & table &," typically indicates that there is an issue with reading data from a specific table in the specified client. This error can occur due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, issues with the database, or problems with the client configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Database Issues: There may be a problem with the underlying database, such as corruption or connectivity issues.
  Client-Specific Data: The error may arise if the data in the specified client is inconsistent or corrupted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to read the data from the specified table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Table Locking: The table may be locked by another process, preventing read access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Health: Use database tools to check for corruption or issues. If corruption is found, you may need to restore from a backup or run repair utilities.
  Verify Client Configuration: Ensure that the client is properly configured and that there are no inconsistencies in the client settings.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can do this by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  Review Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check if the table is locked by another user or process. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has the lock.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can try to debug the program or transaction that is causing the error to get more insights into the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To check for table locks.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  SE11: To view the structure of the table.
  SE14: To check and adjust database settings for the table.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.