How To Fix ES038 - View tables are not included in selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ES - ABAP Workbench: Repository Information System

• Message number: 038

• Message text: View tables are not included in selection

What causes this issue?

View tables have no key fields and are therefore not selected when you
choose the 'Key fields only' selection criterion.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ES038 - View tables are not included in selection ?

  The SAP error message ES038, which states "View tables are not included in selection," typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate a view in SAP that is not properly defined or included in the selection criteria of a query or report. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when using ABAP programs, queries, or reports that involve database views.
  Cause:
  
  View Definition Issues: The view you are trying to access may not be correctly defined in the Data Dictionary (SE11). This could be due to missing tables or incorrect join conditions.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in your query or report may not include the necessary view tables, leading to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the view or its underlying tables.
  Transport Issues: If the view was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check View Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 and check the definition of the view that is causing the error. Ensure that all necessary tables are included and that the join conditions are correct.
  Activate the view if it is not activated.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  If you are using a report or query, review the selection criteria to ensure that the view tables are included. Modify the selection criteria as needed to include the relevant fields from the view.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the view and its underlying tables. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the view was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported correctly. Re-activate the view if necessary.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you are familiar with ABAP, you can debug the program or report to identify where the error is occurring and what specific selection criteria are being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check view definitions)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to explore related objects)
  SE37: Function Module (if the view is being accessed via a function module)
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to check the report or program code)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on views and selection criteria.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ES038 error and implement a solution to resolve it.