How To Fix 1R701 - Table & does not exist in ABAP Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Table & does not exist in ABAP Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1R701 - Table & does not exist in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message 1R701 indicates that a specified table does not exist in the ABAP Dictionary. This error typically arises when a program or transaction attempts to access a database table that has not been defined or has been deleted from the system.
  Causes:
  
  Table Not Created: The table may not have been created in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Incorrect Table Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the code or configuration that references the table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was created in a development environment but not transported to the production environment, it will not exist there.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Namespace Issues: The table might exist in a different namespace or client, and the current context does not have access to it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table exists. Enter the table name and see if it is defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Table Name:
  
  Verify the spelling and case of the table name in the code or configuration. Ensure it matches the name in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  
  
  Create the Table:
  
  If the table does not exist and is required, you may need to create it using transaction SE11. Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to do this.
  
  
  
  Transport the Table:
  
  If the table exists in development but not in production, ensure that the transport request containing the table definition is released and imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Namespace and Client Check:
  
  Verify that you are in the correct client and namespace. If the table is client-specific, ensure you are in the right client.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on ABAP Dictionary and database tables.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further investigation.