How To Fix TB631 - &1 is not a permitted ABAP Dictionary object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 631

• Message text: &1 is not a permitted ABAP Dictionary object

What causes this issue?

One or more of the names you specified could not be identified as
Dictionary objects.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
The program supports cluster, pool, and transparent Dictionary tables.
If you want to analyze the log of customizing objects instead, choose
"Analysis for Customizing objects" on the selection screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB631 - &1 is not a permitted ABAP Dictionary object ?

  The SAP error message TB631 indicates that the specified object (in this case, &1) is not a permitted ABAP Dictionary object. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation on an object that is not recognized as a valid ABAP Dictionary object, such as a table, view, data element, domain, or structure.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The object you are trying to access or manipulate is not a valid ABAP Dictionary object. For example, you might be trying to use a program or function module name instead of a table or structure.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the object you are referencing.
  Object Not Activated: The object might not be activated in the ABAP Dictionary, which can happen if it was recently created or modified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified object.
  Namespace Issues: If the object is in a different namespace or client, it may not be accessible.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Object Name: Check the name of the object you are trying to use. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and that it is indeed an ABAP Dictionary object.
  Check Object Type: Make sure that the object you are trying to access is of the correct type (e.g., table, view, etc.).
  Activate the Object: If the object is newly created or modified, ensure that it is activated in the ABAP Dictionary. You can do this by navigating to the object in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and activating it.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Namespace and Client Check: Ensure that you are working in the correct namespace and client where the object is defined.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the object in question.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Debugging: If you are encountering this error during a specific transaction or program execution, consider using the debugger to trace where the error occurs and what object is being referenced.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these points, you may want to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.