How To Fix SOI_UPG216 - Phase &1: Table &1: Projection view existence cannot be retrieved

SOI_UPG216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOI_UPG - Message for SOI upgrade

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Phase &1: Table &1: Projection view existence cannot be retrieved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI_UPG216 - Phase &1: Table &1: Projection view existence cannot be retrieved ?

  The SAP error message SOI_UPG216 typically occurs during a system upgrade or when performing certain operations related to database views in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the existence of a projection view for a specific table during the upgrade phase.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Projection View: The projection view for the specified table may not exist in the database. This can happen if the view was not created during a previous upgrade or if it was deleted or corrupted.
  Database Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database schema or metadata that prevent the system from accessing the projection view.
  Upgrade Issues: The error may arise due to issues during the upgrade process, such as incomplete or failed steps that affect the creation or recognition of database objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Projection View: Verify if the projection view for the specified table exists in the database. You can do this by executing