How To Fix BRAIN838 - View &1 does not exist for query &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 838

• Message text: View &1 does not exist for query &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN838 - View &1 does not exist for query &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN838 indicates that a specific view does not exist for a query in the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects environment. This error typically arises when a query is trying to access a view that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing View: The view that the query is trying to access has not been created or has been removed.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query may be referencing a view that is not correctly defined or has been changed.
  Transport Issues: If the query or view was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the view.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check View Existence: Verify if the view exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant area in the SAP BW or BusinessObjects environment.
  Recreate the View: If the view does not exist, you may need to recreate it. This can involve using the appropriate transaction codes (like RSA1 for BW) to create the view.
  Check Query Definition: Review the query definition to ensure that it is correctly referencing the existing views. You may need to adjust the query to point to the correct view.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the view. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  Re-activate the Query: Sometimes, simply re-activating the query can resolve the issue. This can be done in the query designer.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSRT (Query Monitor), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to query design and view management in BW or BusinessObjects for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.