How To Fix SMI_GENERAL002 - Table does not exist

SMI_GENERAL002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMI_GENERAL -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Table does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMI_GENERAL002 - Table does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SMI_GENERAL002: 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, and here are some common 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 upgrade process was incomplete.
  Incorrect Table Name: There might be a typo or incorrect naming in the code or configuration that references the table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was supposed to be transported from another system (like Development to Production) and the transport request failed or was not imported, the table may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with