How To Fix BA10029 - Table is not active or it does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA10 - Customizing process industry and logistics comms, PP-PI

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Table is not active or it does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA10029 - Table is not active or it does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BA10029, which states "Table is not active or it does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when the system is unable to access a specific table that is either not activated or does not exist in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Table Not Activated: The table in question may not have been activated in the BW system. This can happen if the data model has been changed but not activated.
  Table Does Not Exist: The table may not exist in the database due to deletion or if it was never created.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that prevented the table from being created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that prevent the table from being accessed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoProvider or DataSource that corresponds to the table.
  Check if the table is active. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Table Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to recreate it or check the transport logs to see if it was supposed to be created.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the table was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Re-import the transport request if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  If there are database issues, consult with your database administrator to check for any underlying problems that may be affecting table access.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Table:
  
  If the table is corrupted or cannot be activated, you may need to rebuild it. This can involve deleting the existing structure and recreating it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for BA10029 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for information on managing InfoProviders and DataSources.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.