How To Fix MC561 - Table & does not belong to view &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Table & does not belong to view &

What causes this issue?

The defined table is neither a primary table nor one of the secondary
tables of the view.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check your input. If necessary, select the table with <LS>Goto ->
Tables </>as a further secondary table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC561 - Table & does not belong to view & ?

  The SAP error message MC561 typically indicates that there is an issue with a table not being part of a specific view. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to data extraction or reporting processes in SAP, particularly in the area of Material Management (MM) or Logistics.
  Cause:
  
  Table/View Mismatch: The error usually arises when a table that is expected to be part of a view is not included in that view. This can happen if the view was modified or if there are inconsistencies in the database schema.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table or view, leading to this error.
  Data Dictionary Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data dictionary (like adding or removing fields/tables), it may lead to this error if the view is not updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the transport did not include all necessary objects, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table/View Definition: Verify the definition of the view in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary). Ensure that the table in question is indeed part of the view.
  Update the View: If the table is missing from the view, you may need to add it back. This requires appropriate authorizations and knowledge of the data model.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access both the table and the view. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  Database Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the database to ensure that there are no inconsistencies between the data dictionary and the actual database tables.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SU53 (Authorization Check), ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data dictionary objects and views.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.