How To Fix TAX_MAPEXTFLD002 - Table '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TAX_MAPEXTFLD - External Tax - Map Extension Fields

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Table '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TAX_MAPEXTFLD002 - Table '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TAX_MAPEXTFLD002 Table '&1' does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a database table that is not available in the current SAP environment. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Table Not Created: The specified table has not been created in the database. This could be due to an incomplete installation or configuration.
  Incorrect Table Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the table name in the code or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the table was supposed to be transported from another system (e.g., development to production), the transport might not have been executed successfully.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database connection or the database itself, leading to the inability to access the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify if the table actually exists in the database. You can do this by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to search for the table.
  Correct Table Name: If there is a typo in the table name, correct it in the relevant configuration or code.
  Create the Table: If the table does not exist and is required, you may need to create it. This could involve running a specific transaction or executing a script provided by SAP.
  Transport Requests: If the table was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs and ensure that the transport request was successfully imported into the target system.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Database Connection: Check the database connection settings and ensure that the database is up and running without issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) to investigate further.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the program or function module that is generating the error to get more context on why it is trying to access the non-existent table.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP technical team for further assistance.