How To Fix /SMB/DEFINITION009 - Table &1 not found on database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/DEFINITION -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Table &1 not found on database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION009 - Table &1 not found on database ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION009 Table &1 not found on database typically indicates that the system is trying to access a database table that does not exist in the database. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Table Not Created: The table may not have been created in the database. This can happen if the installation or configuration of the relevant SAP component was incomplete.
  Incorrect Table Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the table name in the code or configuration.
  Database Connection Issues: There could be issues with the database connection, leading to the system being unable to access the table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was supposed to be transported from another system (e.g., development to production) and the transport failed or was not executed, the table may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not