How To Fix WXP708 - Unexpected return code FB DDIF_TABL_GET: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Unexpected return code FB DDIF_TABL_GET: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP708 - Unexpected return code FB DDIF_TABL_GET: &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP708 Unexpected return code FB DDIF_TABL_GET: &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  
  The error message WXP708 indicates that during a Web Dynpro ABAP application execution, an unexpected return code was received from the function module DDIF_TABL_GET.
  The function module DDIF_TABL_GET is used to retrieve the metadata of a database table (such as field definitions, data elements, etc.).
  The return code &1 (which will be replaced by the actual return code at runtime) signals an error or unexpected situation when trying to fetch the table definition.
  Common causes include:
  
  The table name passed to DDIF_TABL_GET does not exist or is incorrect.
  The table is a cluster or pooled table, which might not be supported by the function module.
  Authorization issues preventing access to the table metadata.
  Inconsistent or corrupted data dictionary objects.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where the table exists in one system but not in another.
  
  
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  This error often occurs in Web Dynpro applications or custom ABAP programs that dynamically read table metadata.
  It can also appear during runtime when the program expects a certain table to exist but it does not.
  
  
  How to Analyze:
  
  
  Check the actual return code &1:
  
  The message will show the actual return code, e.g., 1, 2, etc. This code can give clues about the nature of the problem.
  
  
  Verify the table name:
  
  Check the table name passed to the function module. Is it correct? Does the table exist in SE11?
  
  
  Check table type:
  
  Is the table a transparent table, pooled table, or cluster table? Some function modules do not support pooled or cluster tables.
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Does the user running the program have authorization to access the table metadata?
  
  
  Check system consistency:
  
  If this happens after a transport or system copy, verify that the table exists and is consistent.
  
  
  
  Possible Solutions:
  
  
  Correct the table name:
  
  Ensure the table name passed to DDIF_TABL_GET is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  Avoid unsupported table types:
  
  If the table is pooled or cluster, consider alternative ways to get metadata or redesign the logic.
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Make sure the user has the necessary authorizations (e.g., S_TABU_DIS for table display).
  
  
  Check and repair dictionary objects:
  
  Use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check and activate the table.
  
  
  Debug the program:
  
  Set a breakpoint at the call to DDIF_TABL_GET to see what parameters are passed and what return code is received.
  
  
  Check OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP Notes for any known issues related to DDIF_TABL_GET and WXP708.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Function Module Documentation:
  
  DDIF_TABL_GET is documented in SAP Help and can be checked in SE37.
  
  
  Transaction SE11:
  
  To check the table definition and status.
  
  
  Transaction SE14:
  
  To check and repair database tables.
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_TABU_DIS (Table Display), S_DEVELOP (Development objects).
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for WXP708 or DDIF_TABL_GET errors in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WXP708 Unexpected return code FB DDIF_TABL_GET: &1
  
  
  Cause
  DDIF_TABL_GET failed to retrieve table metadata due to invalid table name, authorizations, or table type issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify table name, check authorizations, ensure table is active and consistent, avoid unsupported table types.
  
  
  Tools
  SE11, SE14, SE37 (for DDIF_TABL_GET), Debugger, SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual return code (&1) or the table name involved, I can help you further narrow down the cause and solution.