How To Fix GU020 - Table & does not exist in the selection program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Table & does not exist in the selection program

What causes this issue?

The table does not exist in the selection program.

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?

Check whether the table you have entered is correct. If it is correct,
check whether it is entered in table T800A as an FI-SL table. If it
is entered here, run program RGBCFL00 and check off all fields. The
program then regenerates the selection program.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU020 - Table & does not exist in the selection program ?

  The SAP error message GU020 indicates that a specified table does not exist in the selection program. This error typically arises when a program or transaction attempts to access a database table that is either not defined in the system or is not available in the current context.
  Causes of GU020 Error
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table name is incorrect or does not exist in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table.
  Transport Issues: The table may exist in the development environment but has not been transported to the production environment.
  Incorrect Program Logic: The program may have logic that incorrectly references a table that should not be accessed.
  Namespace Issues: The table might be in a different namespace that is not accessible in the current context.
  
  Solutions to GU020 Error
  
  Verify Table Name: Check the spelling and case of the table name in the program. Ensure that it matches the actual table name in the database.
  Check Table Existence: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to verify if the table exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the program logic.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this using transaction SU53 to see if there are any authorization issues.
  Transport Check: If the table was recently created or modified, ensure that it has been properly transported to the environment you are working in.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program to see where the error is occurring and understand the context in which the table is being accessed.
  Consult Documentation: If the table is part of a custom development or a third-party solution, consult the relevant documentation or support resources for guidance.
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table definitions.
  SE80: Object Navigator to view and edit programs.
  SU53: Authorization check to see if there are any issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific table or program you are working with. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other online resources for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GU020 error and implement an appropriate solution.