How To Fix DT086 - Table &: nametab missing (Check consistency DD <-> DB)

DT086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Table &: nametab missing (Check consistency DD <-> DB)

What causes this issue?

An active version existed for the table of type VIEW in the ABAP
Dictionary. However, the nametab was missing. This was generated later.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If it is not a table that has been generated to produce a view, select
the data from this view to check the DD <-> DB consistency. If you
encounter problems, please contact SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT086 - Table &: nametab missing (Check consistency DD <-> DB) ?

  The SAP error message DT086 indicates that there is a consistency issue between the Data Dictionary (DD) and the database (DB) for a specific table. The message "Table &: nametab missing" suggests that the system is unable to find the necessary metadata for the specified table in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Table Definition: The table definition exists in the Data Dictionary but is not present in the database.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from one system to another, the transport might not have been successful, leading to missing objects.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database itself, such as corruption or incomplete updates.
  Development Changes: Changes made in the development environment may not have been properly activated or transported to the production environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify if the table exists in the database using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and SE14 (Database Utility).
  Recreate the Table: If the table is missing, you