How To Fix FKKVT_NOT_EXISTS018 - View &1 for displaying counters does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKVT_NOT_EXISTS - Error category "doesNotExist"

• Message number: 018

• Message text: View &1 for displaying counters does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKVT_NOT_EXISTS018 - View &1 for displaying counters does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FKKVT_NOT_EXISTS018 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific view for displaying counters in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a view that has not been defined or does not exist in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Missing View Definition: The view that the system is trying to access has not been created or is not properly defined in the database.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the FI-CA module that prevent the view from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the view may not have been included or properly activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the view, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check View Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the view exists. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the FI-CA module to ensure that all necessary views and settings are properly defined. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant configuration sections.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport request included all necessary objects. You may need to re-transport or manually create the missing view.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the view. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Customizing), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  FI-CA Module: Familiarity with the Financial Accounting - Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable module is essential for understanding the context of this error.
  SAP Support: If internal troubleshooting does not resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.