How To Fix TW146 - Direct selection from & is not allowed. Use & instead.

TW146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TW - R3trans - Messages

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Direct selection from & is not allowed. Use & instead.

What causes this issue?

Parts of objects cannot be handled as general tables.

System Response

INCLUDE R3TRANS-OBJTP

How to fix this error?

Check the data you entered.
If you still want to transport the object, use <ZH>Unconditional Mode 8
</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TW146 - Direct selection from & is not allowed. Use & instead. ?

  The SAP error message TW146 ("Direct selection from & is not allowed. Use & instead.") typically occurs when a user attempts to directly access a table or view in a way that is not permitted by the system. This error is often related to the use of certain database objects that are restricted for direct selection due to performance, security, or data integrity reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Direct Access Restriction: The error indicates that the table or view you are trying to access directly is not allowed for direct selection. This is often the case with certain database views or tables that are designed to be accessed through specific transactions or reports.
  Use of Views: The message suggests that instead of directly querying the table, you should use a specific view or transaction that is designed to handle the data appropriately.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use the Recommended View: Check the error message for the suggested alternative (the "&" symbol