How To Fix CNV_DMC_VM001 - A view with ident &1 already exists

CNV_DMC_VM001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_VM - S/4 Migration: Texts for View Management

• Message number: 001

• Message text: A view with ident &1 already exists

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CNV_DMC_VM001 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_DMC_VM001 indicates that there is an attempt to create a view in the database that already exists. This error typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Data Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate View Creation: The system is trying to create a database view with an identifier (name) that already exists in the database.
  Previous Migration Attempts: If a previous migration or data load process was interrupted or failed, it might have left behind some database objects, including views.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration or settings in the migration tool may lead to attempts to create views that are already present.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Views:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) to check if the view with the specified identifier already exists.
  If it does exist and is