How To Fix DHBAS_DDL009 - Table &1 already exists

DHBAS_DDL009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DHBAS_DDL -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Table &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DHBAS_DDL009 - Table &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message DHBAS_DDL009 indicates that a database table you are trying to create or modify already exists in the database. This error typically occurs during the execution of a Data Definition Language (DDL) statement, such as creating a new table or altering an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Already Exists: The most straightforward cause is that the table you are trying to create already exists in the database.
  Incorrect Naming: There might be a typo in the table name, leading to confusion about whether the table exists or not.
  Multiple Execution: The DDL statement may have been executed multiple times, leading to attempts to create the same table again.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects from one system to another, the table might already exist in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existing Table: Before executing the DDL statement, check if the table already exists in the database. You can do this using transaction codes