How To Fix J5204 - Table/structure & does not exist; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Table/structure & does not exist; see long text

What causes this issue?

When you create an analysis structure, the system generates several
tables and dictionary structures to hold the corresponding data.
However, the specified table or structure, which belongs to the
analysis structure to be processed, is not available.

System Response

The analysis structure cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Regenerate the dictionary objects for the analysis structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5204 - Table/structure & does not exist; see long text ?

  The SAP error message J5204 indicates that a specific table or structure does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when a program or transaction attempts to access a database table or structure that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Table/Structure: The specified table or structure has not been created in the database.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the program or transaction that is trying to access the table/structure.
  Transport Issues: If the table/structure was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have been successful, or the table/structure may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table/structure, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured, or the relevant components may not be installed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table/Structure Name: Verify the name of the table or structure in the program or transaction. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  Create the Table/Structure: If the table or structure is indeed missing, you may need to create it using the Data Dictionary (SE11) if you have the necessary authorizations.
  Check Transport Logs: If the table/structure was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table/structure. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the program or transaction to understand the expected database objects.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Builder) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the program to see where the error occurs and gather more information about the context of the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the J5204 error and implement a solution.