How To Fix ACMTRACE018 - No CDS Entity specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACMTRACE - ACM Trace

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No CDS Entity specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACMTRACE018 - No CDS Entity specified ?

  The SAP error message ACMTRACE018 "No CDS Entity specified" typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize Core Data Services (CDS) views. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or recognize a specified CDS entity, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing CDS View: The specified CDS view may not exist in the system or may not be activated.
  Incorrect Naming: There might be a typo or incorrect naming in the reference to the CDS entity.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the application that is trying to access the CDS view.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existence: Verify that the CDS view exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and checking for the CDS view.
  Activate the CDS View: If the CDS view exists but is not activated, activate it using transaction SE11 or SE80.
  Verify Naming: Double-check the name of the CDS entity in your code or configuration to ensure it matches the actual name in the system.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations.
  Review Transport Logs: If the CDS view was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific application or module you are working with, as there may be specific requirements or configurations needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining and consuming semantically rich data models in SAP. Understanding how CDS views work can help in troubleshooting issues related to them.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message ACMTRACE018.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered, which may provide additional context.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.