How To Fix SOI393 - Table &1 has to exist with same name on DB, but name is &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOI - Safe Online Import/Upgrade Messages

• Message number: 393

• Message text: Table &1 has to exist with same name on DB, but name is &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI393 - Table &1 has to exist with same name on DB, but name is &2 ?

  The SAP error message SOI393 indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected name of a database table and the actual name of the table in the database. Specifically, the system is expecting a table with a certain name (denoted as &1), but it has found a table with a different name (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of database operations, such as when trying to access or manipulate a table that does not exist under the expected name.
  Cause
  The primary causes of this error can include:
  
  Table Name Mismatch: The table was created with a different name than what the application or program expects.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport might not have included the correct table name or structure.
  Database Configuration: There may be issues with the database configuration or naming conventions that lead to discrepancies.
  Manual Changes: Someone may have manually renamed or deleted the table in the database, leading to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SOI393 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Table Existence: Check the database to see if the table with the expected name (&1) exists. You can do this using database management tools or SQL queries.
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the naming conventions used in your SAP system match those in the database. If there are discrepancies, you may need to rename the table or adjust the application code.
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to ensure that the correct objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  Recreate the Table: If the table does not exist and you have the necessary definitions, you may need to recreate the table with the correct name.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Check any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific application or module you are working with to see if there are known issues or specific steps to resolve this error.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production system.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table definitions and SE14 (Database Utility) to manage database objects.
  Database Logs: Review database logs for any errors or warnings that might provide additional context for the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SOI393 error and implement a solution to resolve it.