How To Fix DA173 - Table &1 does not exist in program &2

DA173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Table &1 does not exist in program &2

What causes this issue?

The table used in the schema was not defined in the calling program.

System Response

Instantiation was termianted as otherwise an ABAP runtime error would
be triggered.

How to fix this error?

Check the notation of the table name in the schema or define and
parametrize the table in the calling program.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DA173 - Details

• The SAP error message DA173 indicates that a specific table (denoted as &1) does not exist in the program (denoted as &2) you are trying to execute. This error can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of Error DA173
  
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The most straightforward cause is that the table you are trying to access has not been created in the database. This could be due to a missing transport or an incomplete installation.
  
  
  Incorrect Table Name: There might be a typo or an incorrect table name specified in the program. This can happen if the program was modified or if there are inconsistencies in naming conventions.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the program may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table, leading to the perception that the table does not exist.
  
  
  Program Errors: The program itself may have errors or bugs