How To Fix COM_SET_ATTRIBUTE002 - Table &1 does not exist in ABAP Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_SET_ATTRIBUTE - Fragment

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Table &1 does not exist in ABAP Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_SET_ATTRIBUTE002 - Table &1 does not exist in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message COM_SET_ATTRIBUTE002 indicates that the system is trying to access a table that does not exist in the ABAP Dictionary. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a program or function module attempts to read or write data to a table that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Table Deletion: The table may have been deleted from the ABAP Dictionary.
  Incorrect Table Name: There may be a typo or incorrect table name specified in the code.
  Transport Issues: If the table was created in a different system and not transported correctly, it may not exist in the current environment.
  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 that is not accessible in the current context.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify if the table exists in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11). If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a transport.
  Correct Table Name: Review the code to ensure that the table name is spelled correctly and matches the name in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Transport Check: If the table was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request has been released and imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Namespace Verification: If the table is part of a custom namespace, ensure that the namespace is correctly configured and accessible in the current environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table existence)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check related objects)
  SE37: Function Module (to check if the error is coming from a specific function)
  SU53: Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Debugging: If the error occurs during the execution of a program or transaction, you can use the debugger (transaction SE80 or SE38) to step through the code and identify where the error is triggered.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.