How To Fix /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL017 - Table &1 not found (active) in ABAP Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Table &1 not found (active) in ABAP Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL017 - Table &1 not found (active) in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL017 Table &1 not found (active) in ABAP Dictionary typically indicates that the system is trying to access a database table that is not available or not active in the ABAP Dictionary. This can occur for various reasons, such as the table being deleted, not being activated, or the user not having the necessary authorizations to access it.
  Causes:
  
  Table Not Created: The table may not have been created in the system.
  Table Deleted: The table might have been deleted or is in a transport request that has not yet been imported.
  Inactive Table: The table exists but is not active in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported, there may have been an issue during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table exists. Enter the table name and see if it is listed.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  If the table exists but is inactive, you can activate it in SE11. Select the table and click on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request containing the table has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this using transaction SU53 to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  If the table was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it if possible.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you suspect a transport issue or if the table should exist but does not, consult with your SAP Basis team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check and activate tables.
  SE80: Object Navigator for a broader view of objects.
  SU53: Authorization check to see if there are any issues with user permissions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the program or transaction that is generating this error to get more context on why it is trying to access the missing table.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.