How To Fix SV351 - View & cannot be edited in extended table maintenance.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 351

• Message text: View & cannot be edited in extended table maintenance.

What causes this issue?

The attribute "Table maintenance allowed" was not set for the view &V1&
in the Dictionary. The contents of the view can thus not be maintained
with the extended table maintenance. You can display them, however. The
generated objects can be used.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV351 - View & cannot be edited in extended table maintenance. ?

  The SAP error message SV351 ("View & cannot be edited in extended table maintenance") typically occurs when you attempt to edit a view in the Extended Table Maintenance (ETM) tool, but the view is not configured to allow editing. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  View Configuration: The view may not be set up for maintenance. In SAP, views can be defined as display-only, meaning they cannot be edited through ETM.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit the view.
  Technical Settings: The technical settings of the view may restrict editing. For example, if the view is based on a database table that is not editable, the view itself will also be non-editable.
  Data Source: If the view is based on a complex query or joins multiple tables, it may not be editable.
  Custom Development: If the view is a custom development, it may not have been designed to be editable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check View Configuration: 
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the properties of the view. Ensure that it is configured for maintenance.
  If you have access, you can modify the view settings to allow editing.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform maintenance on the view. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Review Technical Settings:
  
  Check the technical settings of the underlying tables and the view. If the underlying tables are not editable, you may need to change their settings or use a different view.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods:
  
  If the view cannot be edited through ETM, consider using other methods to update the data, such as using transaction codes specific to the underlying tables or creating a custom transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further insights into the specific view and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  SE93: Transaction Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the view or ETM.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned to allow for extended table maintenance.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.