How To Fix RS2HANA_VIEW053 - External SAP HANA view for InfoProvider &1 of Query &2 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_VIEW - HANA Views for BW Objects

• Message number: 053

• Message text: External SAP HANA view for InfoProvider &1 of Query &2 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW053 - External SAP HANA view for InfoProvider &1 of Query &2 is not active ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW053 indicates that an external SAP HANA view for a specific InfoProvider and query is not active. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to execute a query that relies on a HANA view that has not been activated or is not available.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive HANA View: The HANA view associated with the InfoProvider is not activated. This can happen if the view was recently created or modified and has not been activated in the HANA database.
  Transport Issues: If the HANA view was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Modeling Errors: There may be issues in the modeling of the InfoProvider or the HANA view itself, leading to it being in an inactive state.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the HANA view.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the HANA View:
  
  Go to the HANA Studio or HANA Database Explorer.
  Locate the specific HANA view associated with the InfoProvider.
  Activate the view if it is not already active.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Modeling:
  
  Review the InfoProvider and the associated HANA view for any modeling errors or inconsistencies.
  Ensure that all necessary objects (like tables, calculations, etc.) are correctly defined and available.
  
  
  
  Transport the HANA View:
  
  If the view was transported, ensure that it has been properly activated in the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors during the transport process.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the HANA view.
  Check the roles and permissions assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the HANA View:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the HANA view or re-creating the InfoProvider to ensure that all components are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) to test the query and see if it triggers the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW on HANA documentation for best practices on managing HANA views and InfoProviders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS2HANA_VIEW053 error and ensure that your queries can execute successfully against the HANA views.