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