How To Fix /SMB/SBA1389 - Table does not exist

/SMB/SBA1389 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SBA1 -

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Table does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SBA1389 - Table does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SBA1389 Table does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a database table that is not available in the current SAP environment. This can occur for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Table: The table may not have been created in the database. This can happen if the relevant application component was not installed or if the table was deleted or not properly activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system might be misconfigured, leading to attempts to access a table that is not part of the current installation.
  Transport Issues: If the table was part of a transport request that failed or was not imported correctly, it may not exist in the target system.
  Version Mismatch: The error may occur if there is a version mismatch between the SAP components or if the system is not updated to the required version that includes the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Use transaction code