You cannot create a view if the underlying table does not exist at the time the view is created.

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You cannot create a view if the underlying table does not exist at the time the view is created.​

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In SQL, a view is essentially a stored query; it is possible to create a view even if the underlying tables referenced in the view's definition do not exist at the time of creation. However, querying such a view will result in an error until the referenced tables are created and match the view's definition.

You Cannot Create a View If the Underlying Table Does