How To Fix SV305 - Create and activate table/view & in ABAP Dictionary first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Create and activate table/view & in ABAP Dictionary first.

What causes this issue?

The table/view &V1& is not active. This could be for the following
reasons:
It has not yet been created.
It has been created but not activated.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create or activate the table/view &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV305 - Create and activate table/view & in ABAP Dictionary first. ?

  The SAP error message SV305 typically indicates that there is an issue with a database table or view that needs to be created or activated in the ABAP Dictionary before it can be used. This error often arises when you are trying to execute a program or transaction that relies on a database object that has not been properly defined or activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Table/View Not Created: The specified table or view does not exist in the database.
  Table/View Not Activated: The table or view exists but has not been activated in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to create or activate objects in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Table/View:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Check if the table or view exists. If it does not, create it as needed.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table/View:
  
  If the table or view exists but is not activated, select it in SE11 and click on the "Activate" button (or use the menu option).
  Ensure that there are no errors during activation.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the object was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the object is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and activate objects in the ABAP Dictionary. You may need to contact your system administrator if you lack the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, other objects (like foreign keys or indexes) may depend on the table/view. Ensure that all dependencies are correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: ABAP Dictionary (to create/activate tables/views).
  SE14: Database Utility (to check and manage database objects).
  SE80: Object Navigator (to manage various objects including database tables).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on ABAP Dictionary and database object management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the SV305 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SV305 error and ensure that the necessary database objects are created and activated in your SAP system.