How To Fix ED595 - Table & is not active or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 595

• Message text: Table & is not active or does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED595 - Table & is not active or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ED595, which states "Table & is not active or does not exist," typically occurs when the system is trying to access a database table that is either not activated or does not exist in the database. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data processing, report generation, or when executing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Table Not Activated: The table may have been created or modified but not activated in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Table Does Not Exist: The table may have been deleted or never created in the first place.
  Transport Issues: If the table was part of a transport request, it may not have been imported correctly into the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the underlying database that prevent access to the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the table exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or restore it from a transport request.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  If the table exists but is not active, you can activate it in SE11. Select the table and click on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was imported successfully. If not, you may need to re-import the transport request.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  If there are database issues, you may need to run database consistency checks or consult with your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Check for Naming Issues:
  
  Ensure that the table name is correctly spelled and that there are no case sensitivity issues, as some databases are case-sensitive.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (for checking and adjusting database objects)
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools (for managing transport requests)
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for ED595 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ED595 error in your SAP system.