How To Fix SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION020 - View Def. &1: join conditions: sequence no. must begin with 001

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION - ILM RW: View Definition

• Message number: 020

• Message text: View Def. &1: join conditions: sequence no. must begin with 001

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION020 - View Def. &1: join conditions: sequence no. must begin with 001 ?

  The SAP error message SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION020 indicates an issue with the definition of a view in the SAP system, specifically related to the join conditions in the view definition. The error message states that the sequence number for the join conditions must begin with "001". 
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a view in the SAP system, and the sequence numbers assigned to the join conditions do not start from "001". In SAP, the sequence numbers for join conditions must be in a specific format, starting from "001" and incrementing sequentially (e.g., "002", "003", etc.). If the sequence numbers are missing, incorrectly formatted, or do not start from "001", this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the View Definition: Go to the view definition where the error occurred. You can do this through transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility).
  
  
  Review Join Conditions: Look at the join conditions defined in the view. Ensure that each join condition has a sequence number that starts from "001" and increments sequentially.
  
  
  Correct Sequence Numbers: If you find that the sequence numbers do not start from "001" or are not in the correct order, update them accordingly. For example:
  
  Change the first join condition to "001".
  Change the second join condition to "002", and so on.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate: After making the necessary changes, save the view definition and activate it. This should resolve the error.
  
  
  Test the View: After activation, test the view to ensure that it works as expected without any errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for managing views and database objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on creating and managing views, including best practices for defining join conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION020 error and successfully define your view in SAP.