Quick Answer

Table or view does not exist

Understanding the Issue

This error occurs when referencing a database object that doesn't exist, or when the user lacks permissions to access it.

The Problem

This code demonstrates the issue:

Sql Error
-- Problem: Invalid table reference
-- SELECT * FROM non_existent_table;

The Solution

Here's the corrected code:

Sql Fixed
-- Solution 1: Check object name spelling
-- SELECT * FROM user_objects WHERE object_name LIKE '%TABLE%';

-- Solution 2: Verify schema prefix
-- SELECT * FROM schema_name.table_name;

-- Solution 3: Check permissions
-- SELECT * FROM user_tab_privs WHERE table_name = 'TABLE_NAME';

-- Solution 4: Create missing object
-- CREATE TABLE table_name (...);

Key Takeaways

Verify object names and permissions before accessing.