How To Fix TB394 - Select a customizing table

TB394 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 394

• Message text: Select a customizing table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB394 - Select a customizing table ?

  The SAP error message TB394, which states "Select a customizing table," typically occurs when you are trying to access or modify a customizing table in the SAP system, but the system requires you to specify a particular customizing table to proceed. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during configuration or when trying to access certain transaction codes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Table Selection: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a specific customizing table when prompted. The system expects a table to be specified for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: You might be using a transaction code that is not intended for the action you are trying to perform, leading to confusion about which table to select.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain customizing tables, which can lead to this error