How To Fix DDLS737 - At least one basis view is an external view

DDLS737 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 737

• Message text: At least one basis view is an external view

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DDLS737 - Details

• The SAP error message DDLS737, which states "At least one basis view is an external view," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a database table or view in the Data Dictionary (SE11) and there is a conflict with the definition of the views involved.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in the following scenarios:
  
  External Views: You are trying to create or modify a view that is based on an external view. An external view is a view that is defined in a different database schema or system.
  Inconsistent Definitions: The definitions of the views or tables involved may not be consistent, leading to conflicts in the data dictionary.
  Transport Issues: If the views or tables were transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DDLS737 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check View Definitions:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 and check the definitions of the views involved. Ensure