How To Fix XW201 - View &1 does not exist

XW201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 201

• Message text: View &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW201 - View &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message XW201: View &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific database view that is referenced in your query or transaction. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  View Not Created: The view may not have been created in the database. This can happen if the view was never defined or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect View Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the view reference. Ensure that the view name is spelled correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the view, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  Transport Issues: If the view was created in a development environment and not transported to the production environment, it may not exist in the target system.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the