How To Fix SMTTOOLS108 - HANDLE_T_VIEW: Unknown action & (valid are DROP/CREATE)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMTTOOLS - Multi Tenancy tools

• Message number: 108

• Message text: HANDLE_T_VIEW: Unknown action & (valid are DROP/CREATE)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMTTOOLS108 - HANDLE_T_VIEW: Unknown action & (valid are DROP/CREATE) ?

  The SAP error message SMTTOOLS108 HANDLE_T_VIEW: Unknown action & (valid are DROP/CREATE) typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system or during the execution of certain tools related to data transport or system configuration. This error indicates that an invalid action has been specified when trying to handle a transport view.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an attempt to perform an action that is not recognized by the system. The valid actions for handling transport views are DROP and CREATE. If the action specified is anything other than these two, the system will throw this error.
  Possible Reasons:
  
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the action specified in the code or configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration or script that is being executed may have been set up incorrectly, leading to an invalid action being passed.
  Custom Code: If there is custom code involved, it may not be handling the actions correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Action Parameter: Review the code or configuration where the action is specified. Ensure that it is either DROP or CREATE. Correct any typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If you are using custom code, check the logic that determines the action to ensure it only allows valid actions.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints and inspect the values being passed to the function that generates this error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or tool you are using to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or patches available.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Familiarize yourself with the TMS and how it handles transport requests and views.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the SMTTOOLS108 error.