Message type: E = Error
Message class: /BOFU/PBI_DT -
Message number: 003
Message text: Neither View usage nor View is specified
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The SAP error message
/BOFU/PBI_DT003 Neither View usage nor View is specified
typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the configuration of a data source or a query. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine which view or usage of a view should be used for the data extraction or reporting process.Causes:
- Missing Configuration: The view or usage might not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or settings.
- Incorrect Query Definition: The query or report may not have been defined correctly, leading to ambiguity in the data source.
- Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified view or usage.
- Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source (like a change in the database schema) that have not been reflected in the BusinessObjects or BW configuration.
- Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there may be missing objects or dependencies.
Solutions:
- Check Configuration: Verify that the view and its usage are correctly defined in the system. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
- Review Query Definition: Go through the query or report definition to ensure that it specifies the correct view and usage. Make sure that all required parameters are filled in.
- User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has access to the required views and data sources.
- Update Data Source: If there have been changes to the underlying data source, update the BusinessObjects or BW configuration to reflect these changes.
- Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
- Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
Related Information:
If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
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