How To Fix FCO_SFIN020 - &1 does not exist as HANA view in package &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SFIN - FI-CO Simplified Financials

• Message number: 020

• Message text: &1 does not exist as HANA view in package &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_SFIN020 - &1 does not exist as HANA view in package &2 ?

  The SAP error message FCO_SFIN020 indicates that a specific HANA view does not exist in the specified package. This error typically arises in the context of financial operations or reporting when the system is trying to access a HANA view that is either missing or incorrectly referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing HANA View: The HANA view that the system is trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Package Reference: The package specified in the error message does not contain the HANA view, possibly due to misconfiguration or incorrect naming.
  Transport Issues: If the HANA view was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the HANA view.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check HANA View Existence:
  
  Use the HANA Studio or SAP HANA Database Explorer to check if the specified HANA view exists in the given package.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Package Name:
  
  Ensure that the package name referenced in the error message is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies in naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the view was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the view is present in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the HANA view. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Recreate the View:
  
  If the view is missing and cannot be restored, you may need to recreate it based on the original design or specifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific HANA view or the error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  HANA Studio: Familiarize yourself with using HANA Studio for managing views and database objects.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.