How To Fix SOI_UTIL023 - Viewnames cannot be retrieved from Db

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOI_UTIL - Messages for utilities and tests

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Viewnames cannot be retrieved from Db

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI_UTIL023 - Viewnames cannot be retrieved from Db ?

  The SAP error message SOI_UTIL023, which states "Viewnames cannot be retrieved from Db," typically indicates an issue with the database connection or the configuration of the SAP system that is preventing it from retrieving view names from the database. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Database Connection Issues: The SAP system may not be able to connect to the database due to network issues, incorrect connection parameters, or database server downtime.
  Database Configuration: The database may not be properly configured, or the necessary views may not exist in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user account that the SAP system is using to connect to the database may not have the necessary permissions to access the views.
  Database Driver Issues: There may be issues with the database drivers or connectors that SAP uses to communicate with the database.
  Corrupted Database Objects: The views or other database objects may be corrupted