How To Fix WRTL008 - Table & is not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRTL - Messages for the Retail Ledger

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Table & is not known

What causes this issue?

Table &V1& is not an FI-SL table. It is not contained in table T800a.

System Response

Processing cannot continue.

How to fix this error?

Check why table &V1& cannot be identified an an FI-SL table. It could
be due to a program or transport error.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the cause of the error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRTL008 - Table & is not known ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRTL008 Table & is not known
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the SAP system cannot find or recognize the specified table in the data dictionary (DDIC). The placeholder & will be replaced by the actual table name in the error message.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The table name is misspelled or incorrect.  
  The table does not exist in the system.  
  The table is not activated or has been deleted.  
  The user does not have authorization to access the table.  
  The table is a custom table that has not been transported or imported properly.
  
  
  Where does it occur?
  
  When trying to access or reference a table in ABAP programs, queries, reports, or transactions.  
  During runtime when the program tries to read or manipulate the table.  
  In SAP Query or InfoSet when selecting tables.  
  In custom developments or data dictionary operations.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the Table Name:
  
  Verify the exact table name used in the program or query. Make sure it is spelled correctly and exists in the system.
  
  
  Check Table Existence:  
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).  
  Enter the table name and check if it exists and is active.  
  If it does not exist, you need to create it or correct the reference.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  If the table exists but is inactive, activate it in SE11.
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. Missing authorizations can sometimes cause this error.
  
  
  Check Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the table is custom and was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and the table is available in the target system.
  
  
  Check Program or Query Logic:
  
  If the table name is dynamically generated or passed as a parameter, ensure the logic is correct and the table name is valid.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WRTL (related to runtime errors in table handling)  
  Message Number: 008  
  This is a warning message, but it usually prevents further processing related to the table.
  
  
  Example:
  If the error message is:
  
  WRTL008 Table ZMYTABLE is not known
  
  Check if ZMYTABLE exists in SE11.  
  If not, create or correct the table name.  
  If it exists but inactive, activate it.  
  Check user authorizations for ZMYTABLE.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Table name unknown or not found in DDIC
  
  
  Solution
  Verify table name, existence, activation, and authorizations
  
  
  Transaction
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  
  
  Related Notes
  Check SAP Notes for specific issues if custom tables or transports involved
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the exact table name and context where the error occurs.