How To Fix DA126 - Table & already exists in the database

DA126 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DA - Dictionary: Compare, distribution, timer, instantiation

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Table & already exists in the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DA126 - Table & already exists in the database ?

  The SAP error message DA126 indicates that a table you are trying to create or modify already exists in the database. This error typically occurs during database operations such as creating a new table, importing data, or executing a program that attempts to create a table that is already present.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Already Exists: The most straightforward cause is that the table you are trying to create has already been created in the database.
  Incorrect Naming: There might be a naming conflict where the table name is the same as an existing table.
  Database Migration or Upgrade: If you are migrating or upgrading your SAP system, some tables may already be created as part of the process.
  Development Environment: In a development environment, multiple developers might be trying to create the same table.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Table: Before creating a new table, check if the table already exists in the database. You can do this by