Error: could not lookup table in dynamodb
Answered by Rafal Wilinski
What's Causing This Error
You may run into this error if the table you are trying to access does not exist or is not yet in the "ACTIVE" state.
Solution: Here's How To Resolve It
You can try any of the following to solve this error.
- Ensure that you are using the correct AWS credentials.
- Ensure that you access the table name in the correct region and account.
- Ensure that you have spelled the table name correctly.
- Ensure that the table is in the "ACTIVE" state. You can do this by navigating to the AWS DynamoDB console and checking its status.
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