How To Fix DA353 - Base table function & does not exist on the database

DA353 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Base table function & does not exist on the database

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DA353 - Details

• The SAP error message DA353 indicates that a base table function does not exist in the database. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a database table or function that has not been defined or is not available in the current database context.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Table/Function: The specified base table function has not been created in the database.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the function call.
  Database Connection Issues: The connection to the database may not be properly established, leading to the inability to access the required objects.
  Transport Issues: If the function was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified function.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existence: Verify that the base table function exists in the database. You can do this by checking the database schema or using transaction codes like