How To Fix SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION009 - View Def. &1: tables: sequence no. must be consecutive: 001, 002, ...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION - ILM RW: View Definition

• Message number: 009

• Message text: View Def. &1: tables: sequence no. must be consecutive: 001, 002, ...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION009 - View Def. &1: tables: sequence no. must be consecutive: 001, 002, ... ?

  The SAP error message SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION009 indicates that there is an issue with the sequence numbers of the tables defined in a view definition. Specifically, the error states that the sequence numbers must be consecutive, meaning that there should not be any gaps in the numbering of the tables.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The view definition has been incorrectly configured, and the sequence numbers assigned to the tables are not in a consecutive order.
  There may have been an error during the creation or modification of the view, leading to missing or incorrectly numbered entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the View Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) and look for the view definition that is causing the error.
  Review the sequence numbers assigned to each table in the view definition.
  
  
  
  Correct the Sequence Numbers:
  
  Ensure that the sequence numbers are consecutive. For example, if you have tables with sequence numbers 001, 002, and 004, you need to change 004 to 003 to make them consecutive.
  If necessary, add or remove entries to ensure that all sequence numbers are in order without any gaps.
  
  
  
  Activate the View:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, activate the view definition again to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the View:
  
  Once activated, test the view to ensure that it functions correctly without any errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on view definitions and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance, as they may need to investigate deeper into the configuration or underlying data model.