How To Fix TL604 - The structure of the associated table & could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 604

• Message text: The structure of the associated table & could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL604 - The structure of the associated table & could not be read ?

  The SAP error message TL604 indicates that the system is unable to read the structure of a specified table. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Causes of TL604 Error
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table may not exist in the database or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table or its structure.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection, preventing the system from accessing the table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Corrupted Data Dictionary: The data dictionary may be corrupted, leading to issues in reading the table structure.
  Incorrect Table Name: The table name specified in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  
  Solutions to TL604 Error
  
  
  Verify Table Existence:
  
  Check if the table exists in the database using transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser).
  If the table does not exist, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Database Connection:
  
  Verify the database connection settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the database is up and running and that there are no connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the table was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the table or correct any issues that occurred during the transport.
  
  
  
  Data Dictionary Check:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the data dictionary for inconsistencies. You can also use transaction SE14 to check and repair database objects.
  
  
  
  Correct Table Name:
  
  Double-check the table name in the error message for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE14: Database Utility
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the TL604 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TL604 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.