- Check the query for typographical errors in the table name. Correct if any.
- Verify the existence of the table:
SHOW TABLES;
Look for the table you're trying to access in the output.
- Ensure the table name matches exactly, including case sensitivity, especially if the MySQL server is running on a case-sensitive file system.
- Check for any special characters in the table name and ensure they are correctly quoted. For example, if the table name contains a space or hyphen, it should be enclosed in backticks:
SELECT * FROM `your-table-name`;
- If operating with multiple databases, ensure you're referencing the correct database either by specifying the database name in your query:
SELECT * FROM database
name.table
name;
Or, by selecting the correct database before running your query:
USE database_name;
6. If recently altered/renamed tables or migrated data, ensure these operations completed successfully and didn't lead to the loss or renaming of the table in question.