How To Fix RS2HANA_VIEW139 - External SAP HANA view: HANA exit variable '&1' is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_VIEW - HANA Views for BW Objects

• Message number: 139

• Message text: External SAP HANA view: HANA exit variable '&1' is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW139 - External SAP HANA view: HANA exit variable '&1' is not active ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW139 indicates that there is an issue with an external SAP HANA view, specifically that a HANA exit variable (denoted as &1) is not active. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access or execute a HANA view that relies on certain variables that are not currently active or properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive HANA Exit Variable: The HANA exit variable referenced in the error message is not active. This could be due to it not being defined, not being activated, or not being properly configured in the HANA model.
  Missing or Incorrect Variable Assignment: The variable may not be assigned correctly in the context of the query or the data model.
  Transport Issues: If the HANA view was recently transported from one system to another, the variable might not have been included or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variable.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the HANA Exit Variable:
  
  Go to the HANA Studio or the relevant modeling tool.
  Locate the HANA view and check the exit variable settings.
  Ensure that the variable is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Variable Configuration:
  
  Verify that the variable is correctly defined and configured in the HANA view.
  Ensure that the variable is properly mapped to the relevant data sources.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  If you are using the variable in a BW query, check the query design to ensure that the variable is included and correctly referenced.
  Make sure that the variable is set to be prompted for input if required.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects, including the variable, were transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the variable and the associated data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to HANA views and exit variables for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  HANA Studio: Familiarize yourself with the HANA Studio or the modeling tools used for managing HANA views and variables.
  BW Query Designer: If applicable, use the BW Query Designer to check the query settings and variable definitions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS2HANA_VIEW139 error and ensure that the HANA exit variable is active and properly configured.