How To Fix DDLS042 - Old view & will not be deleted because it is not generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Old view & will not be deleted because it is not generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS042 - Old view & will not be deleted because it is not generated ?

  The SAP error message DDLS042 indicates that an old view cannot be deleted because it is not generated. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a database view that has not been generated in the system, meaning that the system does not recognize it as a valid object that can be removed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Generated View: The view you are trying to delete has not been generated in the database. This can happen if the view was created but not activated or if it was created in a development environment and not transported to the target environment.
  Dependency Issues: There may be dependencies on the view that prevent it from being deleted, even if it appears to be old or obsolete.
  Incorrect Object Type: You might be trying to delete an object that is not a view or is of a different type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the View Status: Verify if the view exists in the database