View Classification

This field displays the type or classification of the view. Common values include VIEW for standard views, CALC for calculation views, OLAP for analytical views, and JOIN for join views.

The view type determines how the view is processed and optimized by SAP HANA. Calculation views are modeling constructs that can include complex business logic, while standard SQL views are simpler query abstractions over base tables.

Understanding the view type helps you optimize query performance and choose the appropriate modeling approach for your use case.