How To Fix VK836 - Table &1 referenced for access sequence &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Table &1 referenced for access sequence &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK836 - Table &1 referenced for access sequence &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message VK836 indicates that there is an issue with the access sequence in the pricing procedure. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to find the specified table for the access sequence you are trying to use. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying pricing conditions in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Table: The table referenced in the access sequence is not defined or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The access sequence may be incorrectly configured, pointing to a non-existent or incorrect table.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the table to be missing.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Access Sequence Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/07 (for access sequences) and check the configuration of the access sequence mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that all tables referenced in the access sequence are correctly defined and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Table Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to check if the table referenced in the error message exists. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the access sequence.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to see if there were any errors during the transport process. You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the tables involved in the access sequence. You can check this with transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific access sequence and tables to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Access Sequences: Access sequences are used in pricing to determine the sequence in which the system searches for valid condition records.
  Condition Tables: These are the tables that store the condition records for pricing, discounts, etc.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing pricing conditions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VK836 error message in SAP.