How To Fix SEDD_XVIEW004 - Properties of External View &1 can not be read

SEDD_XVIEW004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEDD_XVIEW - Messages for Handling of External Views

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Properties of External View &1 can not be read

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SEDD_XVIEW004 - Details

• The SAP error message SEDD_XVIEW004 indicates that the properties of an external view (denoted by &1) cannot be read. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Services or SAP HANA when there is an issue accessing or retrieving metadata for an external view.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The external view may not be properly configured in the system, or the connection settings may be incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the external view or its properties.
  View Not Found: The specified external view may not exist in the database or the schema.
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be issues with the database connection, such as network problems or database server downtime.
  Corrupted Metadata: The metadata for the external view may be corrupted or not properly defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the external view is correctly configured in the system. Ensure that all connection parameters are set