How To Fix XW285 - Generation error: &1

XW285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Generation error: &1

What causes this issue?

During the generation of a program an error occured. The syntax error
is: &V1&

System Response

The view can not be exectued.

How to fix this error?

Please check the definition of the view - maybe some fields are used
twice in the view definition.

Procedure for System Administrators

The view generation program cannot create a program for this particular
view, so the view will not be executable.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW285 - Generation error: &1 ?

  The SAP error message XW285, which states "Generation error: &1," typically indicates that there is an issue during the generation of a program or object in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the activation of a report, function module, or other ABAP objects.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the ABAP code that prevent successful generation.
  Missing Objects: The program or object may reference other objects (like tables, function modules, or classes) that do not exist or are not activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate or activate the object.
  Transport Issues: If the object is being transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport request.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the underlying database, such as missing tables or incorrect data types.
  System Configuration: Configuration issues in the SAP system can also lead