How To Fix WER239 - Please specify a target table

WER239 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Please specify a target table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER239 - Please specify a target table ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WER239 - Please specify a target table
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WER239 typically occurs in SAP when a process or function module that requires a target table to be specified does not receive this information. This is common in scenarios involving data transfer, data migration, or when using certain SAP tools or function modules that need a destination table to write data into.
  For example, in data migration or data upload programs, the target table parameter might be missing or incorrectly passed, causing the system to prompt the user to specify the target table.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Using SAP standard tools or custom programs for data upload or migration.
  When calling function modules or BAPIs that require a target table parameter.
  In batch input or LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) steps where the target table is not defined.
  During configuration or execution of workflows or data replication where the target table is mandatory.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Target Table:
  
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