> I know the password for the user 'sys' and user 'system'

> I tried the following when logged in as user 'sys' as sysdba and user
> 'system' and user 'sys' (normal)

> select * from abc.pqr where 'pqr' is a table in schema 'abc'

> I get the result

> However If I create another user 'test'  and try the following
> select * from abc.pqr it gives me the result

> ORA-00942: table or view does not exist

> I tried the following  when I am logged in as user 'sys' as sysdba or
> sysoper or normal or user system

> grant select on abc.pqr to test;

> The following is the error message

> ORA-01031: insufficient privileges

> How do I resolve this...Please help