How To Fix AD198 - & is not a database view

AD198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 198

• Message text: & is not a database view

What causes this issue?

The selected view is not a database view and so cannot be
edited.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a database view.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD198 - & is not a database view ?

  The SAP error message "AD198 & is not a database view" typically indicates that the system is trying to access a database view that does not exist or is not recognized as a valid database view in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when executing a report, running a transaction, or during data retrieval operations.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent View: The specified database view may not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the view name being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the database view.
  Transport Issues: If the view was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection that prevent the view from being accessed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check View Existence: Verify that the database view exists in the database. You can do this by