How To Fix MC228 - Start by deleting the view on the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Start by deleting the view on the database

What causes this issue?

When attempting to delete a transparent matchcode ID (update type = 'I')
from the ABAP/4 Dictionary, the view created on the
database for this matchcode ID was found to still exist. Before the
matchcode ID definition can be removed from the ABAP/4 Dictionary,
however, the view created for this
matchcode ID must be deleted from the database.

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

System Response

The system does not allow deletion of the matchcode ID definition from
the ABAP/4 Dictionary. Nothing is changed.

How to fix this error?

Delete the view created for the matchcode ID
from the database. You can use the corresponding functions in the
"Utilities" menu.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC228 - Start by deleting the view on the database ?

  The SAP error message MC228, which states "Start by deleting the view on the database," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Logistics Information System (LIS) when there is an issue with a database view that is no longer valid or has become corrupted. This can happen due to various reasons, such as changes in the underlying data structure, inconsistencies in the database, or issues during data updates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database View Corruption: The view may have become corrupted or invalid due to changes in the underlying tables or fields.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data that the view is trying to access, it can lead to this error.
  Changes in Data Structure: If there have been changes in the data structure (like adding or removing fields) without properly updating the views, this error can occur.
  Transport Issues: If the view was transported from one system to another and there