How To Fix DT535 - Table & does not exist

DT535 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 535

• Message text: Table & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to create an index to a table which is not defined in the
ABAP Dictionary.

System Response

Indexes can only be defined in the ABAP Dictionary if their base table
is also defined there.

How to fix this error?

Check the table name.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT535 - Table & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DT535, which states "Table & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access a database table that the system cannot find. This can happen for several reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Table Name Typo: The most common cause is a simple typo in the table name. Ensure that the table name is spelled correctly and follows the correct case sensitivity.
  
  
  Table Not Activated: If the table is a custom table that has not been activated or generated properly, it may not exist in the database.
  
  
  Table Deleted: The table may have been deleted or dropped from the database.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  
  Incorrect Client: The table may exist in a different client. Ensure you are working in the correct client where the