How To Fix DDLS116 - Base table & for creating generic view & doesn't exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Base table & for creating generic view & doesn't exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS116 - Base table & for creating generic view & doesn't exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message DDLS116 typically indicates that there is an issue with a base table that is required for creating a generic view. The message states that the base table either does not exist or is not active. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified base table may not exist in the database. This could be due to a typo in the table name or the table not being created yet.
  Table Not Active: The base table might exist but is not active. This can happen if the table is in a development environment and has not been activated or if it has been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the base table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target