How To Fix HCM_EMP_LKP_MESSAGE004 - Data view &1 not found in OADP customization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HCM_EMP_LKP_MESSAGE - Messages for Hierarchy Builder

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Data view &1 not found in OADP customization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HCM_EMP_LKP_MESSAGE004 - Data view &1 not found in OADP customization ?

  The SAP error message HCM_EMP_LKP_MESSAGE004 indicates that a specific data view (in this case, denoted as &1) is not found in the OADP (Organizational Assignment Data Provider) customization. This error typically arises in the context of SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) when there is an issue with the configuration of the data views used for employee data retrieval.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data View: The specified data view may not have been created or activated in the OADP customization settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the OADP settings, leading to the system being unable to locate the required data view.
  Transport Issues: If the OADP customization was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing or incomplete data views.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified data view.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check OADP Customization:
  
  Go to the OADP customization settings in the SAP system (transaction code OADP).
  Verify that the data view specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the data view are correctly set up.
  Check for any dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled for the data view to function properly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary objects related to the data view were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access the data view.
  If necessary, adjust the user roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to OADP and the specific data view for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  OADP: The Organizational Assignment Data Provider is used in SAP HCM to provide employee-related data for various applications and reports.
  Data Views: Data views in OADP are used to define how employee data is retrieved and presented. They can include various fields and filters based on organizational structure and employee attributes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide updates related to OADP and data views.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HCM_EMP_LKP_MESSAGE004 error.