How To Fix TA172 - Tables deleted : &

TA172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Tables deleted : &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA172 - Tables deleted : & ?

  The SAP error message TA172 indicates that certain tables have been deleted from the system. This message typically arises during the execution of a transaction or program that attempts to access a table that no longer exists in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Deletion: The most straightforward cause is that the table has been intentionally deleted from the database, either through a development activity or as part of a data cleanup process.
  Transport Issues: If the table was part of a transport request that was not properly imported, it might lead to inconsistencies where the system expects the table to exist.
  Database Issues: Corruption or issues in the database could also lead to tables being inaccessible or appearing as deleted.
  Development Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to the underlying database schema, can lead to this error if the application code is not updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify if the table indeed exists