How To Fix SOI_UTIL026 - CDS SQL View &1 (Ddl Source &2) exists on DB, but not in ABAP Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOI_UTIL - Messages for utilities and tests

• Message number: 026

• Message text: CDS SQL View &1 (Ddl Source &2) exists on DB, but not in ABAP Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI_UTIL026 - CDS SQL View &1 (Ddl Source &2) exists on DB, but not in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message SOI_UTIL026 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the database and the ABAP Dictionary regarding a Core Data Services (CDS) SQL view. Specifically, it means that the SQL view exists in the database but is not recognized in the ABAP Dictionary. This can occur for several reasons, such as inconsistencies during transport, issues with the activation of the CDS view, or changes made directly in the database.
  Cause
  
  Inconsistent Activation: The CDS view may not have been activated properly in the ABAP Dictionary, leading to a mismatch.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view was transported to a different system, it might not have been activated in the target system.
  Direct Database Changes: Changes made directly in the database (bypassing the ABAP Dictionary) can lead to this error.
  Versioning Issues: There may be different versions of the CDS view in the database and the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Activation:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check if the CDS view is listed there.
  If it is not activated, activate it. You can do this by selecting the view and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the CDS View:
  
  If the view exists but is not functioning correctly, try reactivating it. You can do this in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or using transaction SE11.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the CDS view was transported correctly and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check the consistency of the database objects. You can also use the "Check" option to identify any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Delete and Recreate:
  
  As a last resort, if the view is not critical, you can delete the SQL view from the database (if you have the necessary permissions) and recreate it in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: ABAP Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  ADT: ABAP Development Tools (for Eclipse)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Core Data Services and ABAP Dictionary for more detailed information on managing CDS views.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SOI_UTIL026 error and ensure that your CDS views are consistent between the database and the ABAP Dictionary.