How To Fix S_OSP_WF_MSG055 - Table Name specified is unknown : &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_OSP_WF_MSG - Message class for Workflow Patterns

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Table Name specified is unknown : &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG055 - Table Name specified is unknown : &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_OSP_WF_MSG055 with the description "Table Name specified is unknown: &1" typically occurs in the context of workflow or when dealing with database tables in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot recognize the table name that has been specified in a workflow or a related process.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Table Name: The most common cause is that the table name provided is misspelled or does not exist in the SAP system.
  Table Not Activated: The table may not be activated or may not be part of the current client.
  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 properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection that prevent the system from recognizing the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Table Name: Check the spelling of the table name in the workflow or the program where the error occurred. Ensure that it matches the actual table name in the database.
  Check Table Existence: Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference.
  Activate Table: If the table exists but is not activated, you may need to activate it using transaction SE11.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Transport Check: If the table was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated.
  Database Connection: Verify that the database connection is functioning correctly. You can check this in transaction DBACOCKPIT or by consulting your database administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), DBACOCKPIT (Database Administration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific table or workflow you are working with.
  Workflow Configuration: If the error is occurring in a workflow, review the workflow configuration and ensure that all necessary objects are correctly defined and activated.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.