How To Fix ACM_SYNTAX023 - SQL-View &1 of entity &2 does not exist in the database (see tx: SE14)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM_SYNTAX - ACM: DCL Syntax Error Messages

• Message number: 023

• Message text: SQL-View &1 of entity &2 does not exist in the database (see tx: SE14)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX023 - SQL-View &1 of entity &2 does not exist in the database (see tx: SE14) ?

  The SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX023 indicates that a specific SQL view (denoted as &1) for a particular entity (denoted as &2) does not exist in the database. This error typically arises in the context of data modeling or when working with database views in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  View Not Activated: The SQL view may not have been activated or generated properly. This can happen if there were changes made to the underlying data model or if the view was never created.
  Database Synchronization Issues: There may be discrepancies between the data dictionary and the actual database. This can occur after changes in the data model or during system upgrades.
  Transport Issues: If the view was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request or may have failed during the import.
  Deletion of the View: The view might have been deleted or dropped from the database.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Activation: Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the SQL view is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  Use Transaction SE14: As suggested in the error message, use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check the database objects. You can use this transaction to:
  
  Check the status of the view.
  Activate the view if it is not active.
  Adjust the database objects if necessary.
  
  
  Rebuild the View: If the view is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by reactivating the underlying data model or by manually creating the view again.
  Check Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the view was included and imported correctly.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to ensure that all objects are in sync with the data dictionary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to view and manage database objects.
  SE14: Database Utility - to manage database objects and perform actions like activation and consistency checks.
  SE80: Object Navigator - to view and manage various objects in the SAP system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for SQL views and data modeling to understand the dependencies and requirements for creating and managing views.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error ACM_SYNTAX023 and ensure that the SQL view exists and is properly activated in the database.