How To Fix APS_CKE074 - Draft of Custom CDS View &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APS_CKE - Message class for CDS key user editor

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Draft of Custom CDS View &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APS_CKE074 - Draft of Custom CDS View &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message APS_CKE074, which states "Draft of Custom CDS View &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Core Data Services (CDS) views in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a draft version of the specified custom CDS view.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Draft: The draft version of the CDS view has not been created or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view was transported from one system to another, the draft may not have been included in the transport.
  Development Environment: The error may occur if you are working in a development environment where the draft has not been saved or activated.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access or view the draft of the CDS view.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Activate the Draft:
  
  Go to the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse or the relevant transaction in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the CDS view exists in the repository. If it does not, create a new draft.
  If it exists but is not activated, activate the draft version of the CDS view.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the CDS view was recently transported, ensure that the transport request included the draft. You may need to re-transport the object if it was missed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the CDS view. Check with your system administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Naming Issues:
  
  Ensure that the name of the CDS view is correctly specified in the error message. Sometimes, typographical errors can lead to this issue.
  
  
  
  Use the Right Environment:
  
  Make sure you are working in the correct development environment (e.g., development, quality assurance, production) where the CDS view is supposed to exist.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining and consuming semantically rich data models in SAP systems.
  ABAP Development Tools (ADT): A set of tools for developing ABAP applications, including the creation and management of CDS views.
  Transport Management System (TMS): A system used to manage the transport of objects between different SAP systems.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider checking SAP Notes or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.