How To Fix SOI187 - View & (Ddl Source &2): Error in View definition or base object data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOI - Safe Online Import/Upgrade Messages

• Message number: 187

• Message text: View & (Ddl Source &2): Error in View definition or base object data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI187 - View & (Ddl Source &2): Error in View definition or base object data ?

  The SAP error message SOI187 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a view or the underlying base object data in the SAP system. This error typically arises when there is a problem with the structure or data of the view or its associated tables.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect View Definition: The view may have been defined incorrectly, such as using invalid fields or incorrect joins.
  Missing Base Objects: One or more of the base tables or views that the view depends on may be missing or not activated.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data of the base tables, such as data type mismatches or missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the base objects or the view.
  Transport Issues: If the view was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check View Definition: Review the definition of the view in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to ensure that all fields and joins are correctly defined.
  Activate Base Objects: Ensure that all base tables and views are activated. You can do this by checking the status of the objects in SE11 or SE80.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the base tables to identify any data issues. You can use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check and repair inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the view and its base objects. You can check this in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  Transport Logs: If the view was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to view and edit the definition of the view.
  SE80: Object Navigator - to navigate through various objects including views.
  SE14: Database Utility - to check and repair database inconsistencies.
  SU53: Authorization Check - to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the SOI187 error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is triggering the error to gain more insights into the root cause.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SOI187 error message in your SAP system.