How To Fix /LIME/UTIL218 - Objects exist but their shadow tables ('&1') are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/UTIL -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Objects exist but their shadow tables ('&1') are missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/UTIL218 - Objects exist but their shadow tables ('&1') are missing ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/UTIL218 Objects exist but their shadow tables ('&1') are missing typically occurs in the context of the SAP LIME (Logistics Information Management Environment) framework, which is used for managing logistics data. This error indicates that there are objects in the system that reference shadow tables, but those shadow tables are not found or are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shadow Tables: The shadow tables that are supposed to hold the data for the objects in question have not been created or have been deleted.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the metadata for the objects exists, but the actual shadow tables do not.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it is possible that the shadow tables were not included in the transport or were not created properly.
  System Upgrade or Migration: During system upgrades or migrations, certain tables may not have been migrated correctly, leading to missing shadow tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Shadow Table Creation: Verify if the shadow tables are supposed to exist. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration or documentation for the objects in question.
  Recreate Shadow Tables: If the shadow tables are indeed missing, you may need to recreate them. This can often be done through specific SAP transactions or programs designed to regenerate shadow tables.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the database to identify and fix any inconsistencies.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects, including shadow tables, were included.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on how to resolve it.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing or checking the status of shadow tables, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility).
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to LIME and shadow tables for more context on their purpose and management.
  System Logs: Check system logs (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 error related to missing shadow tables in SAP.