How To Fix RS2HANA_VIEW002 - Could not instantiate BW object for external SAP HANA view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_VIEW - HANA Views for BW Objects

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Could not instantiate BW object for external SAP HANA view

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW002 - Could not instantiate BW object for external SAP HANA view ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW002 indicates that there is an issue with instantiating a BW (Business Warehouse) object for an external SAP HANA view. This error typically arises in scenarios where SAP BW is trying to access or utilize a HANA view that is not properly configured or accessible.
  Causes:
  
  View Not Found: The specified HANA view does not exist or is not correctly defined in the HANA database.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account does not have the necessary permissions to access the HANA view.
  Connection Problems: There may be issues with the connection between SAP BW and the HANA database, such as network issues or incorrect connection settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The BW object may not be correctly configured to point to the HANA view, or there may be inconsistencies in the metadata.
  Version Mismatch: There could be compatibility issues between the versions of SAP BW and HANA being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check HANA View Existence: Verify