How To Fix BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING017 - Standard CDS view entry not allowed

BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING - Message class for BW Generic Customizing.

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Standard CDS view entry not allowed

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BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING017 - Details

• The SAP error message BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING017 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a Core Data Services (CDS) view in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, the message states that a standard CDS view entry is not allowed, which typically means that there is a restriction on modifying or customizing certain standard views.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Standard View Restrictions: The CDS view you are trying to customize or use may be a standard view provided by SAP, which is not intended to be modified directly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the CDS view.
  Incorrect Customization: There may be an attempt to create or modify a customizing entry that is not allowed for standard views.
  Technical Settings: The technical settings of the CDS view may not allow for certain operations, such as creating or modifying entries.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the