How To Fix RS2HANA_VIEW116 - External SAP HANA view: Conditions will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_VIEW - HANA Views for BW Objects

• Message number: 116

• Message text: External SAP HANA view: Conditions will be ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW116 - External SAP HANA view: Conditions will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW116 indicates that there are conditions in your external SAP HANA view that will be ignored during the execution of the view. This typically occurs when the conditions specified in the view are not compatible with the way the view is being processed or executed.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Conditions: The conditions defined in the HANA view may not be applicable or valid for the context in which the view is being executed. This can happen if the conditions are based on fields that are not part of the view's output or if they are not properly defined.
  Aggregation Issues: If the view is performing aggregations, certain conditions may not be applicable, especially if they reference non-aggregated fields.
  Join Conditions: If the view involves joins, conditions that reference fields from different tables may not be correctly interpreted.
  Performance Optimization: Sometimes, the HANA database engine may optimize the execution plan in a way that ignores certain conditions for performance reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the View Definition: Check the definition of the external HANA view to ensure that all conditions are valid and applicable. Make sure that the fields referenced in the conditions are included in the output of the view.
  Adjust Conditions: Modify or remove any conditions that are not compatible with the view's structure. Ensure that conditions are based on fields that are part of the view's output and are relevant to the data being queried.
  Test the View: After making changes, test the view to ensure that it behaves as expected and that the conditions are now being applied correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for specific guidance on the use of conditions in HANA views, as there may be nuances based on the version of SAP HANA you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on handling conditions in HANA views.
  HANA Studio: Use SAP HANA Studio or SAP Web IDE to analyze the view and its execution plan. This can help identify why certain conditions are being ignored.
  Performance Considerations: Understand that sometimes ignoring conditions can be a performance optimization. If performance is a concern, consider reviewing the overall design of the view and the underlying data model.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.