How To Fix WA137 - Table & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Table & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA137 - Table & does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WA137 Table & does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an ABAP program or a transaction tries to access a database table that does not exist in the system. The placeholder & in the message is replaced by the actual table name that the system could not find.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  The table name is misspelled in the code or configuration.  
  The table has not been created or activated in the system.  
  The table belongs to a different client or system and is not available in the current environment.  
  The program is referencing a custom or third-party table that has not been transported or installed.  
  The table is part of a module or add-on that is not installed or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Table Name:
  
  Verify the exact table name being accessed. Ensure it is spelled correctly in the program or configuration.
  
  
  Verify Table Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table exists in the system.  
  
  If it does not exist, confirm whether it should be created or transported from another system.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  If the table exists but is inactive, activate it in SE11.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table is custom or part of a recent development, ensure the transport request containing the table has been imported into the system.
  
  
  Check System and Client:
  
  Make sure you are working in the correct client and system where the table is supposed to exist.
  
  
  Review Program or Configuration:
  
  If the table is referenced in a program, check the code for dynamic table name assignments or incorrect references.
  
  
  Install Required Add-ons or Modules:
  
  If the table belongs to a specific SAP module or add-on, ensure that the module is installed and configured properly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE11: Data Dictionary maintenance and table existence check.  
  Transaction SE16 / SE16N: Table content display, useful to verify if the table is accessible.  
  Transport Management System (TMS): For checking if the table has been transported.  
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to the table or module for known issues.  
  Authorization: Sometimes, lack of authorization can cause similar errors, but the message would be different.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WA137 Table & does not exist means the system cannot find the specified table. The fix involves verifying the table name, ensuring the table exists and is active, checking transports, and confirming the correct system/client context.