How To Fix STEP673 - Create MAT VIEW: View not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Create MAT VIEW: View not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP673 - Create MAT VIEW: View not defined ?

  The SAP error message "STEP673 Create MAT VIEW: View not defined" typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or when working with Material Master data. This error indicates that the system is trying to create a material view, but the view is not defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing View Definition: The specific material view that the system is trying to create or access is not defined in the configuration.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type being used may not have the required views assigned to it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the material master data.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or access the material view.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Material Master (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types.
  Ensure that the material type you are using has the required views defined.
  
  
  
  Define Views for Material Type:
  
  If the views are not defined, you can define them by selecting the appropriate material type and assigning the necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify material views. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Enhancements:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits that might be affecting the material view creation, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation of the material view again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material)
  SPRO (Access to configuration settings)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Community can provide additional insights and user experiences related to this error.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the "STEP673 Create MAT VIEW: View not defined" error in SAP.