How To Fix KE657 - View & is not active. Usage will be deleted in the field catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 657

• Message text: View & is not active. Usage will be deleted in the field catalog

What causes this issue?

The field catalog contains the view &V1& for maintaining the values for
characteristic &V2&. This view is either not active in the ABAP/4
Dictionary or not found in Table TVDIR.

System Response

The view cannot be used to maintain the characteristic values.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the view &V1&, proceed as follows:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Activate the view in the ABAP/4 Dictionary
Create an entry in Table TVDIR
Generate the access routines
Repeat the reorganization of the field catalog

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE657 - View & is not active. Usage will be deleted in the field catalog ?

  The SAP error message KE657 indicates that a particular view in the Controlling (CO) module is not active, which can lead to issues when trying to use that view in reports or transactions. This error typically arises in the context of the CO-PA (Profitability Analysis) module, where views are used to analyze profitability data.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive View: The specific view mentioned in the error message is not active in the system. This can happen if the view was deactivated or if there was a configuration change that affected its status.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or updates to the system may have led to the view being marked as inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the view was transported from another system (e.g., from a development to a production environment), it may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the View:
  
  Go to the transaction code KEA0 (for CO-PA) or KEI0 (for CO-PA planning).
  Check the status of the view in question.
  If it is inactive, activate it by selecting the view and using the activation option.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the CO module to ensure that all necessary views are properly configured and activated.
  Ensure that the view is included in the field catalog if it is required for reporting.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the view was transported correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the view or manually activate it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific view and its usage to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: KEA0, KEI0, KE4S (for CO-PA).
  Field Catalog: The field catalog is a list of fields that can be used in reports. If a view is inactive, its fields may not be available for reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE657 error and reactivate the necessary view in your SAP system.