How To Fix SEDD_DER003 - No LOB handle structure is defined for view &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEDD_DER - Derived Structures

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No LOB handle structure is defined for view &

What causes this issue?

An LOB handle structure can be defined for an active database view by
using STRING or RAWSTRING fields.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEDD_DER003 - No LOB handle structure is defined for view & ?

  The SAP error message SEDD_DER003 indicates that there is no LOB (Large Object) handle structure defined for a specific view in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of database operations involving large objects, such as BLOBs (Binary Large Objects) or CLOBs (Character Large Objects).
  Cause:
  
  Missing LOB Structure: The primary cause of this error is that the database view you are trying to access or manipulate does not have an associated LOB handle structure defined in the Data Dictionary.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the database or the Data Dictionary that prevents the system from recognizing the LOB structure.
  Database Compatibility: The database being used may not support LOBs in the way that the SAP application expects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define LOB Handle Structure:
  
  You need to create or define a LOB handle structure for the view in question. This can typically be done in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Ensure that the LOB fields are correctly defined in the structure and that they are associated with the appropriate database table/view.
  
  
  
  Check Data Dictionary:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 and check the definition of the view that is causing the error. Ensure that all necessary LOB fields are included and properly defined.
  If the view is generated from a table, check the table definition as well.
  
  
  
  Database Configuration:
  
  Verify that the database you are using is compatible with LOBs and that it is configured correctly to handle them.
  Consult the database documentation for any specific settings or configurations related to LOB handling.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on LOB handling and Data Dictionary definitions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), and SE37 (Function Module) for troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.