Error: DynamoDB cannot do operations on a non-existent table

What's Causing This Error

DynamoDB is a NoSQL database service provided by AWS that allows you to create and manage tables. If you are receiving an error that you cannot perform operations on a non-existent table, it could be due to several reasons, such as:

• The table has not been created yet- If the table has not been created yet, you will not be able to perform any operations on it.
• The table has been deleted- If the table has been deleted, you will not be able to perform any operations on it.
• The table name is spelled incorrectly- If the table name is spelled incorrectly, you will not be able to access the table.
• The table is in a DELETING status- If the table is in a DELETING status, you will not be able to perform any operations on it.
• The table's name is case sensitive- If the table's name is case sensitive and you are using the wrong case, you will not be able to access the table.
• The table is in a different region- If the table is in a different region from where you are trying to access it, you will not be able to access the table.

Solution: Here's How To Resolve It

Here are a few ways to solve this issue:

• Create the table- Make sure the table has been created before performing any operations on it.
• Check the table name- Make sure that the table name is spelled correctly and that you use the correct case if the table's name is case-sensitive.
• Wait for the table to be in an ACTIVE status- Wait until it is in an ACTIVE status before performing any operations on it.
• Check the region- Make sure that you are trying to access the table from the same region where the table is located.
• Check the IAM permissions- Ensure that the IAM role or user trying to access the table has the necessary permissions.
• Monitor the table- Use CloudWatch or other monitoring tools to observe the table's status and identify any issues.
• Double-check the table's name- Make sure you are providing the correct table name. If you are still unsure if the table exists or not, you can use the AWS Management Console or the AWS CLI to check the tables in the region where you think the table should be.