How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND064 - &1 is not a transparent table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 064

• Message text: &1 is not a transparent table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND064 - &1 is not a transparent table ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND064 &1 is not a transparent table
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system expects a transparent table but the table name provided (represented by &1) is not a transparent table. In SAP, a transparent table is a database table that has a one-to-one relationship with a physical table in the database. Other types of tables include pooled tables and cluster tables, which are stored differently and are not directly accessible as transparent tables.
  The error typically arises in scenarios involving:
  
  Data extraction or outbound processing where the system tries to access or manipulate a table assuming it is transparent.
  Custom or standard programs/modules that expect a transparent table but receive a pooled or cluster table name.
  Incorrect configuration or coding where the table type is not verified before processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Table Type:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table type of the table mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the table is indeed a transparent table.
  
  
  
  Correct the Table Reference:
  
  If the table is not transparent (e.g., pooled or cluster), modify the program or configuration to use a transparent table.
  If the business logic requires data from a pooled or cluster table, you may need to adjust the approach, such as using appropriate function modules or views that expose the data transparently.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Program or Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs in a custom program, add a check to confirm the table type before processing.
  If the error occurs in standard SAP outbound processing (e.g., ALE/IDoc), check the distribution model or partner profiles to ensure the correct table is referenced.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WES_OUTBOUND064 for any patches or corrections.
  Sometimes, SAP provides specific corrections or workarounds for such issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Table Types in SAP:
  
  Transparent Table: One-to-one relation with a physical table in the database.
  Pooled Table: Logical table stored in a table pool; multiple pooled tables share the same physical table.
  Cluster Table: Logical table stored in a table cluster; multiple cluster tables share the same physical table.
  
  
  
  Transaction SE11: Used to check table definitions and types.
  
  
  Outbound Processing Context:
  
  This error often appears in ALE/IDoc outbound scenarios where the system tries to generate or send data based on table content.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Custom IDoc segments or data extraction programs referencing non-transparent tables.
  Incorrect partner profile or distribution model setup referencing non-transparent tables.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.