How To Fix /SCMB/DOCFLOW041 - Target table &1 does not exist or is inactive. Copying of data failed

/SCMB/DOCFLOW041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DOCFLOW -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Target table &1 does not exist or is inactive. Copying of data failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DOCFLOW041 - Target table &1 does not exist or is inactive. Copying of data failed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DOCFLOW041 Target table &1 does not exist or is inactive. Copying of data failed typically occurs in the context of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with document flow or data transfer processes. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a target table that either does not exist in the database or is currently inactive.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Table: The target table specified in the error message does not exist in the database. This could be due to a missing installation or an incomplete configuration.
  Inactive Table: The target table exists but is marked as inactive. This can happen if the table was deactivated for maintenance or if there are issues with the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary permissions to access the target table.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SCM module that prevent the