How To Fix SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION024 - View Def. &1: key field: ield &2 (table &2) does exist in the Repository

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION - ILM RW: View Definition

• Message number: 024

• Message text: View Def. &1: key field: ield &2 (table &2) does exist in the Repository

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION024 - View Def. &1: key field: ield &2 (table &2) does exist in the Repository ?

  The SAP error message SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION024 typically indicates an issue with the definition of a view in the SAP system, specifically related to the key fields of that view. The message suggests that there is a problem with the key field definition for a view, where the specified key field exists in the repository but is not correctly defined or recognized in the context of the view.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Field Definition Issues: The key field specified in the view definition may not be correctly defined or may not match the expected structure in the underlying table.
  Repository Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the repository, such as changes made to the underlying table structure that have not been reflected in the view definition.
  Transport Issues: If the view was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the view definition to become inconsistent.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization