How To Fix CME_DTYPE017 - Check table & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CME_DTYPE - CME Data Type: Checks

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Check table & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CME_DTYPE017 - Check table & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CME_DTYPE017 indicates that a check table specified in a domain does not exist in the system. This typically occurs when a domain is defined with a check table that has either been deleted or never existed in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Check Table: The check table specified in the domain definition is not present in the database.
  Incorrect Table Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the domain definition.
  Transport Issues: If the domain was transported from another system, the check table may not have been included in the transport request.
  Data Dictionary Changes: Changes in the data dictionary, such as deletion or renaming of tables, can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Check Table:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the check table specified in the domain and check if it exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the domain definition.
  
  
  
  Correct Domain Definition:
  
  If the check table is incorrectly defined, you can modify the domain using transaction code SE11.
  Ensure that the check table name is correct and points to an existing table.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Check Table:
  
  If the check table was deleted and is required, you may need to recreate it based on the original specifications.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If the check table was not transported, you may need to transport it from the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the domain and check table to understand its purpose and requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the check table that might be causing issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary for checking and modifying tables and domains.
  SE14: Database Utility for checking and adjusting database objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that triggered the error to gather more context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CME_DTYPE017 error and ensure that the check table is correctly defined and available in your SAP system.