How To Fix M+074 - Error: ABAP Dictionary table &1 is not active or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M+ -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Error: ABAP Dictionary table &1 is not active or does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M+074 - Error: ABAP Dictionary table &1 is not active or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M+074 indicates that the ABAP Dictionary table specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) is either not active or does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during data processing, report execution, or when trying to access a specific table.
  Causes:
  
  Table Not Active: The table may have been created or modified but not activated. In SAP, changes to database tables must be activated for them to be usable.
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table may not exist in the database. This could be due to a typo in the table name, or the table may have been deleted or not transported to the current system.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have been successful, or the table may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table exists. Enter the table name and see if it can be displayed.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  If the table exists but is not active, you can activate it using transaction SE11. Select the table and click on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the table was included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Verify that the table name is spelled correctly in the code or transaction that is generating the error.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  In rare cases, there may be inconsistencies in the database. Running a consistency check or consulting with a database administrator may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to check and activate tables.
  SE14: Database Utility - to check and repair database objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific table or error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Debugging: If the error occurs during a specific program execution, consider debugging the program to identify where the error is triggered.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the M+074 error in SAP.