How To Fix SF373 - Specify a view that does not already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Specify a view that does not already exist

What causes this issue?

You entered a name which is already assigned in the system.

System Response

The function cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Choose a view name which was not yet assigned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF373 - Specify a view that does not already exist ?

  The SAP error message SF373, which states "Specify a view that does not already exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data modeling or configuration processes, particularly when working with views in the SAP system. This error indicates that you are trying to create a view that already exists in the system, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate View Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new view with a name that is already in use by an existing view in the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the system where the view name is being reused unintentionally.
  Development Environment Issues: If you are working in a development environment, it is possible that the view was created in a previous session or by another developer.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Views: Before creating a new view, check the existing views in the system to ensure