How To Fix TA289 - Table & only exists remotely

TA289 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Table & only exists remotely

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA289 - Table & only exists remotely ?

  The SAP error message TA289 indicates that the specified table exists only in a remote system and not in the local system where the operation is being performed. This typically occurs in scenarios involving distributed systems or when working with remote function calls (RFC) or database links.
  
  Cause:
  
  Remote Table Access: The table you are trying to access is defined in a remote database or system, and the local system does not have a local copy of that table.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the RFC destination or the connection settings that prevent access to the remote table.
  Missing Table Definition: The table may not be defined in the local system, which can happen if the system was not properly set up to replicate or access remote tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Remote Connection: Ensure that the RFC connection to the remote system is correctly configured and active. You can do this by using transaction