BC_BOR017 - Table &1 not found (active) in ABAP Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC_BOR - BC Training (All Courses)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Table &1 not found (active) in ABAP Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC_BOR017 - Table &1 not found (active) in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message BC_BOR017 indicates that a specific table (denoted by &1) is not found in the active version of the ABAP Dictionary. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a database table that either does not exist or is not activated in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Causes:
  
  Table Not Created: The table may not have been created in the database.
  Table Not Activated: The table exists in the ABAP Dictionary but has not been activated. This can happen if the table was recently created or modified.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that prevented it from being created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection that prevent the system from accessing the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table exists in the ABAP Dictionary.
  If the table does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  If the table exists but is not activated, you can activate it in transaction SE11 by selecting the table and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the table was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. You can check this in transaction SU53 after attempting to access the table.
  
  
  
  Database Connection:
  
  Verify that the database connection is functioning correctly. You can check this in transaction DBACOCKPIT or by consulting your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Table:
  
  If the table is corrupted or has issues, you may need to drop and recreate it, but this should be done with caution and typically in a development environment first.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (for managing database objects)
  SE80: Object Navigator (for checking related objects)
  SU53: Authorization Check
  DBACOCKPIT: Database Administration Cockpit
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific table or error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific table or module you are working with to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the BC_BOR017 error message in SAP.