How To Fix IS873 - View is not active for the object => Display master data view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 873

• Message text: View is not active for the object => Display master data view

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS873 - View is not active for the object => Display master data view ?

  The SAP error message IS873, which states "View is not active for the object => Display master data view," typically occurs when you are trying to access a view of master data that is not currently active in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing authorizations, or the view not being properly defined or activated in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive View: The specific view you are trying to access has not been activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The view may not be configured correctly in the relevant customizing settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the view.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or updates to the system may have affected the availability of the view.
  Transport Issues: If the view was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the View:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and check if the view is active. If it is not, activate it.
  You can also check the customizing settings in the relevant module (e.g., IS-IS, IS-OIL) to ensure that the view is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the master data view in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the view to be active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the view. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Model Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, verify that the view is still valid and has not been affected by those changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Activation:
  
  If the view was transported from another system, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You may need to check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Customizing), PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IS873 error and implement a solution to resolve it.