How To Fix DO686 - Views will be created on the database

DO686 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Views will be created on the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO686 - Views will be created on the database ?

  The SAP error message DO686 indicates that views are being created on the database. This message typically arises during the process of database operations, such as when you are trying to activate or generate database objects in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message DO686 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Database Locking Issues: If there are existing locks on the database objects, it may prevent the creation of new views.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create views in the database.
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the database settings or the SAP system that prevent the creation of views.
  Existing Views: If views with the same name already exist, the system may not be able to create new ones without dropping the existing ones first.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DO686 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Database Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks