How To Fix EA493 - View & refers to extension &, which has not been released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 493

• Message text: View & refers to extension &, which has not been released

What causes this issue?

A view can only refer to basic types and extensions which have been
released. However, extension &v2& has not been released.

System Response

The operation was canceled.

How to fix this error?

Please select a released extension.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA493 - View & refers to extension &, which has not been released ?

  The SAP error message EA493 indicates that a view and its associated extension have not been released. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's data dictionary, where views are used to represent data from one or more database tables.
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased View or Extension: The view or its extension has been created but not released. In SAP, objects must be released to be usable in production environments.
  Transport Issues: If the view or extension was transported from a development system to a quality or production system, it may not have been properly released in the target system.
  Development Environment: The error may occur in a development environment where the view is still in the development phase and has not been finalized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the View/Extension:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the view or extension that is causing the error.
  Check the status of the object. If it is not released, you can release it by selecting the object and using the "Release" option.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the view or extension was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported into the target system.
  You can check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the import process.
  
  
  
  Recreate the View/Extension:
  
  If the view or extension is not critical, you may consider recreating it after ensuring that all necessary components are released.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version you are using, as there may be additional steps or considerations based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Development Guidelines: Ensure that your development team follows best practices for releasing objects in SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.