Error
Error Code:
322
SAP S/4HANA Error 322: Duplicate View Name
Description
This error indicates an attempt to create a database view in SAP S/4HANA with a name that already exists within the current schema or database context. It typically occurs during SQL script execution, data model configuration, or when developing custom reports and extensions that involve view creation.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_EXST_VIEW
Known Causes
4 known causesManual View Duplication
A user or developer manually attempted to create a database view using a name that is already assigned to an existing view.
Scripted View Conflict
An automated script, deployment process, or application update tried to create a view with a name that conflicts with an existing one.
Data Migration Conflict
During a data migration or import process, a view creation step encountered a pre-existing view with the same name.
Development Environment Discrepancy
A view was created in one development environment and then attempted to be recreated in another without proper synchronization or cleanup.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Rename Conflicting View in Development Environment easy
Resolve the duplicate view name error by renaming the view in your development system.
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Identify the exact name of the view that is causing the duplicate name error. This information is usually available in the application logs or the transaction that triggered the error.
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Access your SAP S/4HANA development system (e.g., using SAP GUI).
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Navigate to the ABAP Workbench (Transaction SE80) or the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse.
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Search for the existing view with the problematic name. If you find it, it likely belongs to a custom development or a non-standard SAP object. If it's a custom object, you can proceed to rename it.
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Right-click on the view and select 'Rename' or use the corresponding menu option. Choose a new, unique name for the view, typically by adding a prefix or suffix that indicates its purpose or origin (e.g., 'Z_MYVIEW_OLD' or 'MYVIEW_CUST').
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Save your changes and activate the renamed view.
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If the duplicate view is a standard SAP object that you have inadvertently recreated, you should delete your custom object and investigate why it was created in the first place. Consult SAP notes or your system administrator.
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Transport the changes to your subsequent systems (quality, production).
2. Investigate and Remove Duplicate Custom View medium
Thoroughly check for and remove any custom views that share the same name as a standard or another custom view.
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Connect to your SAP S/4HANA database using a SQL client (e.g., SAP HANA Studio, DBVisualizer, or directly via SQL commands if permissions allow).
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Execute a query to list all views in the system and identify potential duplicates or views with unexpected names. Pay close attention to the schema where views are created (e.g., 'SAPABAP1' for ABAP schema, or specific schemas for custom applications).
SELECT VIEW_NAME, SCHEMA_NAME FROM VIEWS WHERE VIEW_NAME = '<ProblematicViewName>';
-- To list all views and their schemas to manually search:
SELECT VIEW_NAME, SCHEMA_NAME FROM VIEWS;3
If you find multiple views with the same name (potentially in different schemas, though less common for this error), or if a custom view has the same name as a standard SAP view, you need to determine which one is the intended object.
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If the duplicate is a custom view that is no longer needed or was created in error, drop it. **Caution:** Ensure you have backups and understand the impact before dropping any database objects.
DROP VIEW <SchemaName>.<ViewName>;5
If the duplicate is a standard SAP view that you have accidentally overwritten or created a similarly named custom view for, you must remove your custom object. This might involve ABAP development to delete or rename the custom view definition.
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After resolving the duplicate, re-run the operation that caused the error to confirm the issue is resolved.
3. Check for Concurrent Development and Transport Conflicts advanced
Identify if the duplicate view arose from conflicting changes in concurrent development or transport import issues.
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Review the transport logs for recent imports into the affected system. Look for transports that involve ABAP development objects, particularly Data Dictionary objects (like views).
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Check the SAP S/4HANA Transport Management System (TMS) or your chosen transport tool to see if multiple transports containing view definitions with the same name were imported or are in the queue.
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If concurrent development is suspected, consult with the development teams to understand who might have created or modified the view and if there was a lack of coordination.
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In case of a transport conflict, you might need to revert one of the transports, adjust the objects in one of the transports to have unique names, or carefully re-import the transports in a specific order after resolving the conflict.
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Use SAP's client-specific or cross-client tools to analyze object dependencies and identify where the view definition originated.
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If the issue stems from a faulty transport, you may need to request a corrected transport from the source system or contact SAP Support if it's related to standard SAP objects.