How To Fix SIW188 - Table Type &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Table Type &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIW188 - Table Type &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message SIW188, which states "Table Type &1 not found," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate a specified table type in the database or in the data dictionary. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Table Type: The specified table type does not exist in the database or has not been created.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used when referencing the table type.
  Transport Issues: If the table type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table type.
  Development Environment: The table type may exist in the development environment but not in the production or testing environments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existence: Verify if the table type exists in the Data Dictionary (SE11). You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction SE11.
  Entering the name of the table type and checking if it is available.
  
  
  
  Correct Naming: Ensure that the name of the table type is spelled correctly in your code or configuration.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the table type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported. You can also check if the transport request is still in the queue.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table type. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  Recreate Table Type: If the table type is missing, you may need to recreate it in the Data Dictionary.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the table type is part of a standard SAP module or add-on, consult the relevant documentation or SAP Notes for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific table type or error message.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program or function module that is generating the error to get more context.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.