How To Fix D3086 - The specified table does not exist in the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D3 - CCMS - DB2 on OS390

• Message number: 086

• Message text: The specified table does not exist in the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D3086 - The specified table does not exist in the database ?

  The SAP error message D3086, which states "The specified table does not exist in the database," typically indicates that the system is unable to find a database table that is being referenced in a query or operation. This can occur for several reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The most straightforward reason is that the table has not been created in the database.
  Incorrect Table Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the query or program that references the table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently created or modified in a development environment, it may not have been transported to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary permissions to access the table.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection that prevent the system from accessing the table.
  Table Deletion: The table may have been deleted or dropped from the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Table Existence: Check the database directly (using transaction SE11 or SE16 in SAP) to confirm whether the table exists.
  Check Naming: Ensure that the table name is spelled correctly in the code or query.
  Transport Check: If the table was created in a different environment, ensure that the transport request has been successfully imported into the target environment.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. This can be done through transaction SU53 or by checking roles and authorizations.
  Database Connection: Ensure that the database connection is active and functioning correctly. Check for any connectivity issues or errors in the database logs.
  Review Logs: Check the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context.
  Recreate Table: If the table was accidentally deleted, you may need to recreate it based on the original definition.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  SE16: Data Browser (to view table contents)
  SU53: Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  SM21: System Log (to check for system errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Database Administration: If you have access to the database management system (DBMS), you can also check directly in the DBMS to see if the table exists and if there are any issues with the database itself.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the D3086 error message in SAP.