How To Fix FNDEI_VIEW_PROV304 - &1 or underlying view(s) make use of session variable 'session_user'

FNDEI_VIEW_PROV304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FNDEI_VIEW_PROV - Message class for CDS View Replication

• Message number: 304

• Message text: &1 or underlying view(s) make use of session variable 'session_user'

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FNDEI_VIEW_PROV304 - Details

• The SAP error message FNDEI_VIEW_PROV304 typically indicates that there is an issue with the use of session variables, specifically the session_user, in the context of a view or underlying data model. This error often arises in scenarios involving SAP HANA or SAP BW where session variables are used to filter data based on the user session.
  
  Cause:
  
  Session Variable Usage: The error suggests that the view or underlying data model is trying to use the session_user variable, which may not be properly defined or is not allowed in the context of the view.
  Security Restrictions: There may be security restrictions in place that prevent the use of session variables in certain views or contexts.
  View Definition Issues: The view may be incorrectly defined, or there may be a mismatch in the expected data types or structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review View Definition: Check the definition of the view and ensure that the session_user variable is being used correctly.