How To Fix UD396 - First assign a table or view

UD396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 396

• Message text: First assign a table or view

What causes this issue?

You tried to display or maintain instances or to display a table or
view using the ABAP/4 Dictionary. As you have not yet assigned a table
or view, this is not possible.

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?

Assign a table or view to the entity type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UD396 - First assign a table or view ?

  The SAP error message UD396, which states "First assign a table or view," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a data model, view, or other database-related object in SAP, but you have not yet assigned a table or view to the object you are working on. This error is common in the context of ABAP Dictionary or when working with database views.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Assignment: You are attempting to create a database view or a similar object without first assigning a base table or view to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration or setup of the object you are working on is incomplete, leading to the system not recognizing the necessary components.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UD396 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Assign a Table or View:
  
  Go to the transaction where you are encountering the error (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary).
  If you are creating