How To Fix MC282 - Table & does not exist or has incorrect table type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Table & does not exist or has incorrect table type

What causes this issue?

The table does not exist in the ABAP/4 Dictionary or is of the wrong
type (e.g. not transparent).

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 the table type and the existence of the table using the ABAP/4
Repository Information System (SE85).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC282 - Table & does not exist or has incorrect table type ?

  The SAP error message MC282, which states "Table & does not exist or has incorrect table type," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Logistics modules. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a table that either does not exist in the database or is not of the expected type for the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  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 not being created in the system.
  Incorrect Table Type: The table exists, but it is not of the expected type (e.g., it might be a view instead of a transparent table).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database itself, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify that the table exists in the database. You can do this by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table is listed.
  Verify Table Type: Ensure that the table is of the correct type. If the operation requires a transparent table, make sure that the table is not a view or a different type.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Review Transport Logs: If the table was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the transport process.
  Database Consistency Check: If you suspect database issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your database administrator to ensure that the database is functioning correctly.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., MM, SD) for more information on table usage and common issues.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP technical team for further assistance.