How To Fix DDLS148 - Table name is missing in an expression

DDLS148 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Table name is missing in an expression

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DDLS148 - Details

• The SAP error message DDLS148 indicates that there is a missing table name in an expression within a Data Definition Language (DDL) statement, typically when working with database objects like tables, views, or indexes in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Syntax Error: There is a syntax error in the DDL statement where a table name is expected but not provided.
  Incomplete Expression: An expression that references a table is incomplete, leading to the absence of a table name.
  Incorrect Use of Keywords: Using keywords or functions incorrectly that require a table name but not providing one.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DDLS148 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the DDL Statement: Review the DDL statement where the error occurred. Ensure that all expressions that require a table name include the correct table name.
  
  
  Correct Syntax: Make sure that the syntax of your DDL statement is correct. Look for missing commas, parentheses,