How To Fix WSTI_MODEL006 - Internal Error while reading table &1 occurred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_MODEL - Physical Inventory Retail Store

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Internal Error while reading table &1 occurred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_MODEL006 - Internal Error while reading table &1 occurred ?

  The SAP error message:
  WSTI_MODEL006 Internal Error while reading table &1 occurred
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Object Repository (BOR) when the system encounters an internal problem while trying to read a database table.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that an internal runtime error happened during the reading of a specific table (the table name is substituted for &1 in the message).
  This can be caused by:
  
  Database inconsistencies or corruption in the specified table.
  Missing or inconsistent entries in the workflow or BOR tables.
  Issues with the SAP kernel or database interface.
  Incomplete or incorrect transport/import of workflow or BOR objects.
  Authorization problems preventing proper table access.
  Custom code or enhancements interfering with standard workflow processing.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Identify the Table
  
  Check the exact table name in the error message (the &1 placeholder). This will help narrow down the problem.
  
  
  Check Table Consistency
  
  Use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check and, if necessary, repair the table:
  
  Run Utilities > Check to verify the table consistency.
  Run Utilities > Activate to activate the table if inactive.
  Run Utilities > Adjust or Rebuild if available.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow and BOR Objects  
  
  Use transaction SWO1 to check the Business Object involved.
  Use transaction SWU_OBUF to regenerate workflow objects.
  Re-import or re-transport workflow or BOR objects if they were recently changed.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations
  
  Ensure the user running the workflow or the process has sufficient authorizations to read the table.
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for OSS Notes related to WSTI_MODEL006 or the specific table name. SAP may have provided patches or corrections.
  
  
  Check System Logs and Dumps  
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for short dumps related to this error.
  Use transaction SM21 to check system logs for related errors.
  
  
  
  Kernel and Database  
  
  Ensure the SAP kernel is up to date.
  Check database health and connectivity.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support
  
  If the problem persists, collect detailed logs and open a support ticket with SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: WSTI_MODEL (Workflow related)
  Common Tables Involved: SWW_, SWO, BOR tables, or any custom tables referenced in workflows.
  Transactions to Use:  
  
  SE14 (Database Utility)  
  SWO1 (Business Object Builder)  
  SWU_OBUF (Workflow Object Buffer)  
  ST22 (Dump Analysis)  
  SM21 (System Log)  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)  
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WSTI_MODEL006 Internal Error while reading table &1 occurred
  
  
  Cause
  Internal runtime error reading a database table (corruption, missing data, authorization)
  
  
  Solution
  Check table consistency (SE14), regenerate workflow objects (SWU_OBUF), check authorizations, apply OSS Notes, check dumps (ST22)
  
  
  Related
  Workflow, BOR, database tables, SAP kernel, transports
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact table name from the error message, I can help you with more specific advice.