How To Fix SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION035 - Structure &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION - ILM RW: View Definition

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Structure &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION035 - Structure &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SILM_VIEW_DEFINITION035 indicates that a specific structure (denoted as &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or when working with the SAP Solution Manager, particularly when dealing with the System Landscape Information Model (SLIM).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Structure: The structure that the system is trying to access or reference does not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  The structure not being created or activated.
  The structure being deleted or not transported correctly from a development environment to a production environment.
  A typo or incorrect reference in the configuration or code.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system where the error is occurring.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings that reference the structure, leading to the system being unable to find it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Structure Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the structure exists. Enter the name of the structure and see if it is available.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Transport the Structure:
  
  If the structure exists in a development or quality assurance system but not in production, ensure that the transport request containing the structure is released and imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant areas (like SLIM or Solution Manager) to ensure that they are correctly referencing the structure.
  Look for any hardcoded references or settings that may need to be updated.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Verify that there are no typographical errors in the structure name or in the configuration settings that reference it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific structure or the error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SLG1 (Application Log), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) can be useful for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.