How To Fix TG696 - Active nametab for table & cannot be read

TG696 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TG - Messages for Upgrade Repository Switch

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Active nametab for table & cannot be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TG696 - Active nametab for table & cannot be read ?

  The SAP error message TG696, which states "Active nametab for table & cannot be read," typically occurs when there is an issue with the database table's name tab (nametab) in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, including inconsistencies in the database, issues with the transport of table definitions, or problems with the data dictionary.
  Causes:
  
  Database Inconsistencies: The active nametab for the specified table may not be properly generated or may be inconsistent with the database.
  Transport Issues: If the table definition was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been an error during the transport process.
  Data Dictionary Issues: The data dictionary (DDIC) may not be properly updated or may have encountered an error.
  Missing or Corrupted Objects: The table or its associated objects may be missing or corrupted in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Definition: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definition of