How To Fix AREN154 - &1: Update view not generated; define header table

AREN154 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 154

• Message text: &1: Update view not generated; define header table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN154 - &1: Update view not generated; define header table ?

  The SAP error message AREN154 indicates that an update view could not be generated because the header table has not been defined. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a database view in the ABAP Dictionary, and the system requires a header table to be specified for the view.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Header Table: The most common cause of this error is that the header table for the update view has not been defined in the view definition.
  Incorrect View Type: You may be trying to create an update view without specifying the necessary parameters or without the required header table.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the database tables or the view itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AREN154 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define the Header Table:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Locate the update view you are trying to create or modify.
  Ensure that you have specified a header