How To Fix FDT_TRANSPORT017 - &1 is not a valid database table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_TRANSPORT - Formula & Derivation Tool: Transport

• Message number: 017

• Message text: &1 is not a valid database table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_TRANSPORT017 - &1 is not a valid database table ?

  The SAP error message FDT_TRANSPORT017 indicates that the specified object (in this case, a database table) is not recognized as a valid database table in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Fiori Data Transport (FDT) framework, which is used for transporting data between different SAP systems.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Table: The specified table does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Table Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used when referencing the table.
  Transport Issues: The table may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection that prevent the system from recognizing the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Table Existence:
  
  Check if the table exists in the database by using transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser).
  Ensure that the table name is spelled correctly and follows the correct naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  Ensure that the table is included in the transport request and that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  Use transaction code SE09 or SE10 to check the status of transport requests.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Database Connection:
  
  Check the database connection settings in the SAP system to ensure that it is properly configured and operational.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Table:
  
  If the table was recently created or modified, try re-activating it in the Data Dictionary (SE11) to ensure that it is recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  Check for System Consistency:
  
  If the issue persists, consider running consistency checks or database repair tools to ensure that the database is in a consistent state.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the Fiori Data Transport framework for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.