How To Fix WXP694 - Database table &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 694

• Message text: Database table &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP694 - Database table &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP694 Database table &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the SAP system is trying to access a database table whose name is dynamically passed as a parameter (&1), but the table does not exist in the database. This can happen due to:
  
  The table was never created or activated in the system.
  The table name is incorrect or misspelled in the program or configuration.
  The table belongs to a component or add-on that is not installed or activated.
  The table is a temporary or generated table that has not been created yet.
  The system is trying to access a table that is client-specific or environment-specific and is missing in the current client or system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Table Name:
  
  Check the exact table name passed in the message (replace &1 with the actual table name).
  You can find this in the short dump, program code, or log where the message is raised.
  
  
  
  Check Table Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table exists.
  If it does not exist, verify if it should exist in your system landscape.
  
  
  
  Activate or Create the Table:
  
  If the table is a custom or standard table that is inactive, activate it in SE11.
  If it is missing and supposed to be part of a custom development, create and activate it.
  If it is part of a standard SAP component, check if the relevant add-on or support package is installed.
  
  
  
  Check Program or Configuration:
  
  Review the program or configuration that references the table.
  Ensure the table name is correct and dynamically passed parameters are valid.
  If the table name is constructed dynamically, add checks to avoid referencing non-existing tables.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the table exists in development but not in production, check transport requests.
  Ensure all necessary transports have been imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WXP694 or the specific table name.
  Sometimes, SAP provides patches or instructions for known issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WXP (related to SAPscript or Smart Forms processing)
  Context: This message often appears during SAPscript or Smart Forms processing when the system tries to access a database table for form data retrieval or processing.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11 – Data Dictionary (to check table existence)
  SE38 or SE80 – ABAP Editor (to check program code)
  ST22 – Dump Analysis (if short dump occurs)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for "WXP694" on SAP ONE Support Launchpad for any specific notes.
  Debugging: Use debugging to trace where the table name is passed and why it does not exist.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Table referenced does not exist in DB.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify table name, create/activate table, correct program/configuration, check transports.
  
  
  Related
  SAPscript/Smart Forms, SE11, SAP Notes, debugging.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual table name or context where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.