How To Fix 00959 - DB error: In Table &, field & is unknown

00959 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 959

• Message text: DB error: In Table &, field & is unknown

What causes this issue?

The specified field does not exist in the Nametab for the table.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00959 - DB error: In Table &, field & is unknown ?

  The SAP error message "00959 DB error: In Table &, field & is unknown" typically indicates that there is an issue with a database table or field that the system is trying to access. This error can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Field or Table Does Not Exist: The specified field or table may not exist in the database. This could be due to a typo in the field or table name, or the table may not have been created yet.
  
  
  Database Schema Changes: If there have been recent changes to the database schema (e.g., a table was dropped or a field was removed), the application may still be trying to access the old structure.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the