How To Fix XW138 - Please enter a valid data view name

XW138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Please enter a valid data view name

What causes this issue?

The following restrictions apply for data view names:
Customer-defined data views must begin with an alphabetical character
(letter A - Z). Standard views delivered by SAP begin with a digit 0 -
9.
Data views can only contain alphabetical characters A - Z, digits 0 -
9, and the underscore '_' character.
Spaces within the name are not allowed.

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 XW138 - Please enter a valid data view name ?

  The SAP error message XW138, which states "Please enter a valid data view name," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or manipulate a data view in SAP that does not exist or is incorrectly specified. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when working with reports, queries, or data extraction processes.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data View Name: The most common cause is that the data view name entered is misspelled or does not match any existing data view in the system.
  Data View Not Created: The data view may not have been created yet, or it may have been deleted or renamed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified data view.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings that prevent the data view from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Data View Name: Double-check the spelling and format of the data view name you