How To Fix SMTTOOLS098 - Shared read only table & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMTTOOLS - Multi Tenancy tools

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Shared read only table & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMTTOOLS098 - Shared read only table & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SMTTOOLS098 indicates that a shared read-only table does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or during system replication processes, where the system is trying to access a table that is expected to be available but is not found.
  Causes:
  
  Table Not Created: The table may not have been created in the database. This can happen if the initial setup or configuration was incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings or landscape management settings that leads to the system looking for a table that should not exist.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database itself, such as corruption or misalignment between the database schema and the application.
  Transport Issues: If the table was supposed to be transported from another system and the transport was not successful, the table may not exist in the target system.
  Version Mismatch: If there is a version mismatch between the systems, certain tables may not be present in one version but are in another.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify if the table exists in the database. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check for the table.
  Create the Table: If the table does not exist, you may need to create it manually or ensure that the necessary configuration steps are completed to create it automatically.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP Landscape Management or any related configuration that might be pointing to the wrong table or expecting a table that should not be there.
  Database Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the database to ensure that there are no issues with the database schema.
  Transport Request: If the table was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs and ensure that the transport request was successful. If not, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the error message for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.