MySQL 1051: Unknown table.

  1. Verify the table name and the database you are currently using:


- Check your current database: `SELECT DATABASE();`
- List all tables in the current database: `SHOW TABLES;`

  1. If you suspect you're in the wrong database, switch to the correct one:


- Change database: `USE yourdatabasename;`

  1. Double-check the spelling of the table name in your query. Case sensitivity could be an issue depending on the operating system.



  1. If working in a team, ask if anyone has recently renamed or dropped the table.



  1. Check if the table exists in any database:


- `SELECT * FROM informationschema.tables WHERE tablename = 'yourtablename';`

  1. Review the database schema or migration scripts to ensure the table should exist as expected.



7. If you have access to backups and the table is missing, consider restoring from a backup after assessing the impact.

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