How To Fix TA153 - ERROR: Table & is not defined in ABAP Dictionary

TA153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TA - Extended table maintenance (eval., Customizing, client copy)

• Message number: 153

• Message text: ERROR: Table & is not defined in ABAP Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA153 - ERROR: Table & is not defined in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message TA153, which states "ERROR: Table & is not defined in ABAP Dictionary," typically occurs when you attempt to access a database table that is not recognized by the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo in the table name or because the table has not been created yet.
  Table Not Activated: The table exists but has not been activated in the ABAP Dictionary. If a table is newly created or modified, it needs to be activated for it to be recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Transport Issues: If the table was created in a different system (e.g., development) and has not been transported to the current system (e.g., quality or production),