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

ES038 - Overview

• 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.

ES038 - Details

• 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