How To Fix WZ590 - Only the technical view exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 590

• Message text: Only the technical view exists

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

What causes this issue?

The workflow definition was changed and saved but it has not yet been
activated.

System Response

Only the technical view is available.

How to fix this error?

As soon as the workflow definition is activated, the appropriate data
will be available again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ590 - Only the technical view exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ590 - Only the technical view exists
  
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs when you try to access or use a view of a database table in SAP that exists only as a technical view but not as a database view or projection view. In SAP Data Dictionary (SE11), views can be of different types:
  
  Database View: A view that is created on database tables and can be used in ABAP programs and reports.
  Projection View: A view that projects certain fields of a single table.
  Help View: Used for search helps.
  Maintenance View: Used for table maintenance.
  Technical View: A special type of view that is generated automatically by the system for internal purposes and does not physically exist in the database.
  
  The error WZ590 arises when an operation expects a database or projection view but finds only a technical view, which cannot be used in the same way.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to generate or activate a view that is only defined as a technical view.
  When a program or transaction tries to access a view that is not physically available in the database.
  When you try to use a view in Open SQL statements or in table maintenance that only exists as a technical view.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the View Type:
  
  Go to transaction SE11.
  Enter the view name and check the view type.
  If it is a technical view, understand that it is not meant for direct use.
  
  
  
  Create or Use a Database or Projection View:
  
  If you need a view for reporting or data retrieval, create a database view or projection view instead of relying on a technical view.
  Define the view properly on the underlying tables with the required fields.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Program or Process:
  
  If a program is trying to access a technical view, modify the program to use a proper database view or table.
  Consult with the ABAP developer or functional consultant to identify the correct object to use.
  
  
  
  Check Table/View Activation:
  
  Sometimes, the view might not be activated properly.
  Try to activate the view again in SE11.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific view or module you are working with.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Technical Views are system-generated and are not meant for direct use in applications.
  Database Views are physically created in the database and can be used in Open SQL.
  Projection Views are subsets of a single table.
  The error message WZ590 is a warning indicating that the view cannot be used as expected.
  Always ensure that the view you want to use is of the correct type and activated.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WZ590 - Only the technical view exists
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to use a view that exists only as a technical view, not as a database/projection view
  
  
  Solution
  Use or create a database or projection view; do not use technical views directly
  
  
  Transaction
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  
  
  Notes
  Technical views are system-internal and not for direct use
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific view name or context, I can help you with more tailored advice.