How To Fix TW118 - Table & has invalid type &

TW118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TW - R3trans - Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Table & has invalid type &

What causes this issue?

The internal type of the table is not 'T'. This means that it is an
internal structure which contains no data to be transported.

System Response

The selection is ignored.

How to fix this error?

Check your selection.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TW118 - Table & has invalid type & ?

  The SAP error message TW118 indicates that there is an issue with a table definition in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the table in question has an invalid type. This error typically arises during the activation of a table or when trying to access a table that has not been defined correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The table may have been defined with a data type that is not valid or not supported by SAP.
  Inconsistent Definitions: There may be inconsistencies in the table definition, such as mismatched field types or lengths.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to an invalid definition.
  Database Issues: The underlying database may have constraints or issues that prevent the table from being recognized correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Definition: Go to the Data Dictionary (SE11) and check the definition of the table. Ensure that all