How To Fix SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION008 - View Def. &1: tables: sequence number must begin with 001

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION - ILM RW: View Definition

• Message number: 008

• Message text: View Def. &1: tables: sequence number must begin with 001

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION008 - View Def. &1: tables: sequence number must begin with 001 ?

  The SAP error message SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION008 indicates that there is an issue with the sequence number of the tables defined in a view definition. Specifically, the error states that the sequence number must begin with 001. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Landscape Management (SLM) or when working with view definitions in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the sequence numbers assigned to the tables in the view definition do not start from 001. In SAP, when defining views, the sequence numbers are used to determine the order in which the tables are processed. The system expects the first sequence number to be 001, and any subsequent numbers should follow in a sequential manner (e.g., 002, 003, etc.).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the sequence numbers in the view definition. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the View Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code where the view is defined (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary).
  Locate the view definition that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Sequence Numbers:
  
  Review the sequence numbers assigned to each table in the view definition.
  Ensure that the first table has a sequence number of 001.
  
  
  
  Correct Sequence Numbers:
  
  If the first table does not have the sequence number 001, change it accordingly.
  Ensure that all subsequent tables have sequential numbers (e.g., 002, 003, etc.).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the view definition.
  
  
  
  Test the View:
  
  After saving, test the view to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary for managing database objects, including views.
  SE14: Database Utility for managing database objects.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on view definitions and the requirements for sequence numbers.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION008 error and ensure that your view definitions are correctly configured.