How To Fix SRM_VIEWGEN001 - A view has already been created for this role.

SRM_VIEWGEN001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_VIEWGEN - No nodes were selected

• Message number: 001

• Message text: A view has already been created for this role.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_VIEWGEN001 - A view has already been created for this role. ?

  The SAP error message SRM_VIEWGEN001 indicates that a view has already been created for the specified role in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This typically occurs when you attempt to generate a view for a role that has already been processed, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate View Generation: The most common cause is that the view for the specified role has already been generated previously, and the system does not allow the same view to be created again.
  Role 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the roles in the system, leading to attempts to regenerate views unnecessarily.
  System Caching: Sometimes, the system may cache the view information, causing it to think that the view already exists.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRM_VIEWGEN001 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Views:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or area in SAP where views are managed.
  Verify if the view for the specified role already