How To Fix BVW016 - Business view cloned

BVW016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BVW - Messages for Business View Tool

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Business view cloned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BVW016 - Business view cloned ?

  The SAP error message BVW016, which states "Business view cloned," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an attempt to create or manipulate a business view that has already been cloned or duplicated. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as conflicts in naming conventions, issues with metadata, or problems during the cloning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Naming: The business view you are trying to create or modify may have the same name as an existing one.
  Cloning Process: The cloning process may not have completed successfully, leading to inconsistencies in the metadata.
  Metadata Issues: There may be issues with the underlying metadata that prevent the system from recognizing the business view correctly.
  User Permissions: Insufficient permissions to create or modify business views can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Verify if a business view with the same name already exists. If it does,