How To Fix WER234 - Please specify a database table name

WER234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Please specify a database table name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER234 - Please specify a database table name ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WER234 - Please specify a database table name
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a function, report, or transaction in SAP expects a database table name as input, but the field is left empty or the system cannot determine the table name. Essentially, the program requires a valid table name to proceed, and since none was provided, it raises this error.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Missing or incorrect input in a selection screen or parameter field where a table name is required.
  Custom programs or standard SAP tools that dynamically work with database tables but do not receive the necessary table name.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration in tools like Data Browser (SE16/SE16N), table maintenance generators, or custom reports.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Valid Table Name:
  
  When prompted, enter a valid SAP database table name (e.g., MARA, VBAK, BKPF).
  Ensure the table name exists in the system (you can check via transaction SE11).
  
  
  
  Check Input Fields:
  
  Verify that the input field for the table