How To Fix MDC_LOAD013 - &1 is not a valid table name (column &2 in "&3")

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_LOAD - Load Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1 is not a valid table name (column &2 in "&3")

What causes this issue?

At least one of the components you try to upload contains a reference to
an invalid data object. A data object is a part of the data model as
maintained in transaction MDCMODEL, and only names of objects that are
marked as "process relevant" are considered valid during imports of
files.

System Response

For the import to work, it is essential that every column in your file
corresponds to a valid data object and a valid field of that data
object. If one of them is invalid (or empty), the import will fail and
raise this or a similar error message.

How to fix this error?

Make sure all names of all components of your file (i.e. workbook sheets
when your file is a Microsoft Excel document, or CSV file names when
your file is either a CSV file or a CSV file package) start with a valid
data object name. Use transactions MDCMODEL or MDCIN to compare the
names.
If the table name is empty or the column mentioned in this message seems
to be empty when you check your file, there might be invisible
characters in your document. For example, this can occur when cells of a
workbook sheet are not entirely deleted. In this case, select the
complete column in your document by clicking its header, right-click the
selected column(s), and choose "Delete" in the context menu.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_LOAD013 - &1 is not a valid table name (column &2 in "&3") ?

  The SAP error message MDC_LOAD013 indicates that there is an issue with a table name being referenced in a data load process, specifically that the table name is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of data modeling or data loading in SAP HANA or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environments.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Table Name: The table name specified in the error message does not exist in the database or is incorrectly spelled.
  Schema Issues: The table might exist, but it could be in a different schema than the one being referenced.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source or data model might be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent tables.
  Permissions: The user executing the data load may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified table.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as renaming or deleting tables, this could lead to references to invalid table names.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Table Name: Check the spelling and case of the table name in the error message. Ensure that it matches exactly with the table name in the database.
  Check Schema: Ensure that the table exists in the correct schema. If necessary, adjust the schema reference in your data model or query.
  Review Data Source Configuration: Go through the configuration of the data source or data model to ensure that all references to tables are correct and up to date.
  Permissions Check: Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to access the table. If not, grant the appropriate permissions.
  Update Data Model: If the data model has changed, update any references to the affected tables accordingly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for additional guidance on the specific context of the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the existence of the table and its structure.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces for more detailed information about the error context, which can help in diagnosing the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MDC_LOAD013 error and implement a solution to resolve it.