How To Fix WE037 - Enter table/view & in view directory TVDIR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Enter table/view & in view directory TVDIR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE037 - Enter table/view & in view directory TVDIR ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WE037 - Enter table/view & in view directory TVDIR
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to access or maintain a table or view in the SAP Data Dictionary (SE11) or related tools, but the system requires you to specify the table or view name in the view directory TVDIR. The message indicates that the system expects an entry in the view directory for the table or view you are trying to work with, but it is missing or not properly maintained.
  In other words, the system is prompting you to enter or check the table/view name in the view directory TVDIR because it cannot find the required metadata or the object is not registered correctly.
  
  Explanation:
  
  TVDIR is a standard SAP table that contains entries for all views and tables that are part of the SAP Data Dictionary.
  When you create or modify views or tables, they must be registered in TVDIR.
  If the system cannot find the table/view in TVDIR, it throws this error.
  This can happen if the table/view was deleted, not activated, or if there is a mismatch in the metadata.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Table/View Name:
  
  Verify that the table or view name you entered is correct.
  Make sure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Check the View Directory (TVDIR):
  
  Use transaction SE16 or SE16N to view the contents of table TVDIR.
  Search for the table/view name you are trying to access.
  If the entry does not exist, the table/view is not registered.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table/View:
  
  Go to transaction SE11.
  Enter the table or view name.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  Activation will register the table/view in TVDIR.
  
  
  
  Create or Recreate the Table/View:
  
  If the table/view does not exist, create it properly in SE11.
  Save and activate it to ensure it is registered in TVDIR.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport or System Issues:
  
  Sometimes, inconsistencies occur due to incomplete transports.
  Re-import or re-activate the object in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain the table/view.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common when working with custom tables or views that are not properly activated.
  It can also occur during development or transport of dictionary objects.
  The view directory TVDIR is crucial for SAP to manage dictionary objects and their metadata.
  If you are working with views, ensure that all dependent tables and views are active and consistent.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Table/view not found or not registered in view directory TVDIR.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify name, activate the object in SE11, check TVDIR entries, recreate if missing.
  
  
  Related Table
  TVDIR - View directory table containing metadata of tables and views.
  
  
  Transaction
  SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16/SE16N (to check TVDIR)
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues after these steps, consider checking SAP Notes or contacting your SAP Basis/Development team for further assistance.