How To Fix WS040 - Error: & , table: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Error: & , table: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS040 - Error: & , table: & ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS040 Error: & , table: &
  is a generic runtime error related to table buffering or table access issues. The placeholders "&" are replaced at runtime with specific error details and the table name involved.
  
  Cause
  
  Table Buffering Issues: The error often occurs when there is a problem with accessing a buffered table. This can happen if the table buffer is inconsistent or corrupted.
  Authorization Problems: The user might not have the necessary authorization to access the table.
  Database Access Problems: Issues with the underlying database, such as locks, missing entries, or inconsistent data.
  Incorrect Table Access: The program might be trying to access a table that does not exist or is not properly defined in the data dictionary.
  Buffer Synchronization: If the table is buffered and the buffer is not synchronized with the database, this error can occur.
  Transport or Upgrade Issues: Sometimes after transports or system upgrades, table buffering settings or table definitions might be inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Error Details:
  
  Look at the actual message text in the system log or short dump (transaction ST22) to get the exact error and table name.
  
  
  
  Verify Table Buffering:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check if the table is buffered.
  If buffered, try to refresh or reset the buffer using transaction /n/SAPDB/BUFFER or program RSDBUF.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the required authorizations to access the table.
  
  
  
  Check Table Consistency:
  
  Run database consistency checks (transaction DB02 or DBACOCKPIT).
  Check for locks or long-running transactions that might block access.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport or Upgrade Issues:
  
  Verify if recent transports or upgrades affected the table or buffering settings.
  Re-import or adjust transports if necessary.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program, debug to see the exact statement causing the error.
  Check if the table name is correct and the access method is appropriate.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WS040 errors and the specific table name.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction ST22: Analyze dumps related to WS040 errors.
  Transaction SE11: Check table definitions and buffering settings.
  Transaction SM12: Check for locked entries.
  Transaction SM21: System log for related errors.
  Transaction DB02 / DBACOCKPIT: Database health and consistency.
  Program RSDBUF: To refresh table buffers.
  SAP Notes: Use SAP ONE Support Launchpad to find notes related to WS040.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS040 Error: & , table: & (runtime error related to table access or buffering)
  
  
  Cause
  Table buffering issues, authorization problems, database access issues, or transport issues
  
  
  Solution
  Check error details, verify buffering, check authorizations, check database consistency, debug, apply SAP Notes
  
  
  Tools
  ST22, SE11, SM12, SM21, DB02, DBACOCKPIT, RSDBUF
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact error text (the values replacing "&") and the table name, I can help you with a more precise diagnosis and solution.