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 system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the base table exists. Enter the table name and see if it is found.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  If the table exists but is not active, you can activate it using transaction SE11. Select the table and choose the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the table was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Table:
  
  If the table does not exist and you have the necessary definitions, you may need to recreate the table.
  
  
  
  Check for Naming Issues:
  
  Ensure that there are no naming issues, such as case sensitivity or incorrect prefixes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary for checking and activating tables.
  SE14: Database Utility for checking the database status of tables.
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools for checking transport logs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific error message or the base table in question.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for creating generic views and the requirements for base tables.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DDLS116 error and implement a solution to resolve it.