How To Fix DDVIDB363 - Error & during determination of DB type for DDIC type & (L=&/D=&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDVIDB - Database-specific parts of views

• Message number: 363

• Message text: Error & during determination of DB type for DDIC type & (L=&/D=&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDVIDB363 - Error & during determination of DB type for DDIC type & (L=&/D=&) ?

  The SAP error message DDVIDB363 typically occurs during the determination of the database type for a Data Dictionary (DDIC) object. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, inconsistencies in the database, or problems with the Data Dictionary itself.
  Cause:
  
  Database Configuration Issues: The database type may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Inconsistent Data Dictionary: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the Data Dictionary objects.
  Missing or Incorrect Database Connection: The connection to the database may be misconfigured or not established properly.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport itself.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the database or the DDIC objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Database Configuration:
  
  Verify the database settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the database type is correctly defined in the system parameters.
  Use transaction DB02 to check the database status and configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Data Dictionary Objects:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the Data Dictionary objects for inconsistencies. You can also use the SE14 transaction to check and adjust database objects.
  If inconsistencies are found, you may need to activate or regenerate the objects.
  
  
  
  Verify Database Connection:
  
  Check the database connection settings in transaction DBACOCKPIT or SM59. Ensure that the connection is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate problems with the transported objects.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the database and the Data Dictionary objects. You can check this in transaction SU53 or SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a restart of the SAP application server or the database may resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on Data Dictionary management and database configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the DDVIDB363 error in your SAP system.