How To Fix E2221 - & does not exist as table or view or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 221

• Message text: & does not exist as table or view or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2221 - & does not exist as table or view or is not active ?

  The SAP error message E2221 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specified table or view, or that the table or view is not active. This can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Table/View Does Not Exist: The specified table or view may not exist in the database. This could be due to a typo in the name or because it has not been created yet.
  Inactive Table/View: The table or view exists but is not active. This can happen if the table has been created but not activated in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table or view.
  Transport Issues: If the table or view was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database that prevent access to the table or view.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table/View Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table or view exists. Enter the name of the table/view and see if it is listed.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table/View:
  
  If the table or view exists but is inactive, you can activate it using transaction SE11. Select the table/view and click on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table or view. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the table/view was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that the object is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  If there are database issues, you may need to check the database logs or consult with your database administrator to resolve any underlying problems.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the table or view name in your code or query to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary for checking and activating tables/views.
  SE14: Database Utility for checking and adjusting database objects.
  SU53: Authorization check for the last failed authorization check.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific table or view you are working with. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the E2221 error in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.