How To Fix DMC_GENERAL477 - Table &1 does not exist on database (RFC destination &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 477

• Message text: Table &1 does not exist on database (RFC destination &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL477 - Table &1 does not exist on database (RFC destination &2) ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL477 indicates that a specific table (denoted as &1) does not exist in the database associated with the specified RFC destination (&2). This error typically arises in the context of data management or data transfer processes, particularly when using SAP Data Management or SAP Landscape Management tools.
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The most straightforward cause is that the table you are trying to access or manipulate does not exist in the specified database.
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The RFC destination may be incorrectly configured, pointing to a database that does not contain the required table.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the connection to the database, leading to the inability to access the table.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account being used may not have the necessary permissions to access the table.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the table name or the RFC destination name.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Table Existence: Check if the table actually exists in the database. You can do this by logging into the database directly and running a query to list the tables.
  Check RFC Destination Configuration: Ensure that the RFC destination is correctly configured in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction code SM59 to check the settings.
  Test RFC Connection: Use the "Test Connection" feature in transaction SM59 to ensure that the connection to the database is working properly.
  Review User Authorizations: Make sure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the table in question.
  Correct Typographical Errors: Double-check the table name and RFC destination for any typographical errors.
  Database Synchronization: If you are working in a landscape with multiple systems, ensure that the database schema is synchronized across environments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: To manage and test RFC destinations.
  SE11: To check the table definition in the SAP system.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.