How To Fix PUMG016 - Table does not exist in data dictionary. Check with transaction SE11

PUMG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PUMG - Message class for transaction SPUMG.

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Table does not exist in data dictionary. Check with transaction SE11

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PUMG016 - Table does not exist in data dictionary. Check with transaction SE11 ?

  The SAP error message PUMG016: Table does not exist in data dictionary. Check with transaction SE11 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specified database table in the data dictionary. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Table Name Typo: The table name specified in the transaction or program may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Table Not Created: The table may not have been created in the database. This can happen if the table is part of a custom development that has not been activated or transported.
  Transport Issues: If the table is part of a transport request, it may not have been imported into the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the table.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection that prevent the system from accessing the