How To Fix 68038 - Customizing error: Table &1 does not exist (sort function)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Customizing error: Table &1 does not exist (sort function)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68038 - Customizing error: Table &1 does not exist (sort function) ?

  The SAP error message 68038, which states "Customizing error: Table &1 does not exist (sort function)," typically occurs when the system is trying to access a table that is not defined in the system or is not available in the current context. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during report generation, data retrieval, or when executing certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Table Definition: The specified table does not exist in the database or has not been properly defined in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have been successful, or the table may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The customizing settings may reference a table that has been deleted or renamed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Existence: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  Review Transport Requests: If the table was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the table was included.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Customizing Settings: Review the customizing settings in transaction SPRO to ensure that they are correctly configured and do not reference non-existent tables.
  Check for Naming Issues: Ensure that there are no typos or naming discrepancies in the table name being referenced in the customizing settings or reports.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table definitions.
  SE80: Object Navigator to explore related objects.
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  SU53: Authorization check to analyze failed authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 68038.