How To Fix E2313 - No base tables are defined for view &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 313

• Message text: No base tables are defined for view &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2313 - No base tables are defined for view & ?

  The SAP error message E2313, "No base tables are defined for view &," typically occurs when you are trying to access a database view that has not been properly defined or does not have any underlying base tables associated with it. This can happen for several reasons, including issues with the view definition, missing or deleted base tables, or problems with the transport of the view.
  Causes:
  
  View Definition Issues: The view may not have been defined correctly in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Missing Base Tables: The base tables that the view is supposed to reference may have been deleted or are not available in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the view was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing definitions.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the base tables can also lead to this error.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that prevent the view from being accessed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check View Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 and check the definition of the view. Ensure that it has valid base tables defined.
  If the view is not defined correctly, you may need to redefine it.
  
  
  
  Verify Base Tables:
  
  Check if the base tables referenced in the view still exist in the database. You can do this by looking them up in SE11 or SE16.
  If any base tables are missing, you may need to restore them or redefine the view to use existing tables.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the view was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport.
  You may need to re-transport the view or its base tables if they were not included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the base tables. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  If there are database issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your database administrator to resolve any underlying problems.
  
  
  
  Recreate the View:
  
  If all else fails, you may consider deleting and recreating the view, ensuring that all base tables are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), SU53 (Authorization Check), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for guidelines on creating and managing database views.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the E2313 error and implement a solution to resolve it.