How To Fix SDRPLI066 - External view & does not exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDRPLI - For DDIC Replications

• Message number: 066

• Message text: External view & does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDRPLI066 - External view & does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message SDRPLI066 indicates that an external view specified in your system does not exist or is not active. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics and Sales and Distribution (SD) modules, particularly when dealing with external data sources or views that are expected to be available for certain operations.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent External View: The external view you are trying to access has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Inactive External View: The external view exists but is not activated. In SAP, certain views need to be activated before they can be used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external view.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the external view from being recognized or accessed.
  Transport Issues: If the external view was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Existence of the External View:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and check if the external view exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check with your development team.
  
  
  
  Activate the External View:
  
  If the view exists but is inactive, you can activate it using transaction SE11 or SE14 (for database objects).
  Ensure that all necessary components are activated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the external view. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the external view in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the external view was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific external view you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SU01 (User Maintenance), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the external view.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion platforms for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.