How To Fix SDME_OBJ440 - Database table &1 is not known in ABAP Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDME_OBJ - DME: Maintenance Object Messages

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Database table &1 is not known in ABAP Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDME_OBJ440 - Database table &1 is not known in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message "SDME_OBJ440: Database table &1 is not known in ABAP Dictionary" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specified database table in the ABAP Dictionary. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table does not exist in the database or has not been created.
  Incorrect Table Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the table name being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently created or modified in a development environment, it may not have been transported to the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection that prevent the system from accessing the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Table Existence:
  
  Check if the table exists in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Ensure that the table name is spelled correctly in your code or configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table was created in a development environment, ensure that it has been included in a transport request and that the transport 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 in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Database Connection:
  
  Check the database connection settings in transaction DBACOCKPIT or through the SAP Basis team to ensure that the connection to the database is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Table:
  
  If the table exists but is not recognized, you can try to re-activate it in transaction SE11. Sometimes, re-activating the table can resolve inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check for Naming Conventions:
  
  Ensure that the table name follows the correct naming conventions and does not conflict with reserved keywords or existing objects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the existence of the table).
  SE80: Object Navigator (to explore related objects).
  SU53: Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues).
  DBACOCKPIT: Database Administration Cockpit (to check database connectivity).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are a developer, you can use the ABAP debugger to trace where the error occurs in the code and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.