How To Fix BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING018 - CDS view & is not whitelisted or extraction-enabled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: CDS view & is not whitelisted or extraction-enabled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING018 - CDS view & is not whitelisted or extraction-enabled. ?

  The SAP error message BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING018 indicates that a specific CDS (Core Data Services) view is not whitelisted or extraction-enabled for use in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically arises when trying to use a CDS view as a data source in BW but the view has not been properly configured to allow for extraction.
  Cause:
  
  Not Whitelisted: The CDS view is not included in the whitelist for BW extraction. SAP BW requires certain views to be explicitly allowed for data extraction to ensure data integrity and performance.
  Not Extraction-Enabled: The CDS view may not have the necessary annotations or configurations that enable it for extraction. This includes missing the @Analytics.dataExtraction annotation or other relevant settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the CDS View:
  
  Open the CDS view in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or the relevant development environment.
  Ensure that the view has the necessary annotations for extraction. Specifically, check for the @Analytics.dataExtraction annotation.
  
  
  
  Add to Whitelist:
  
  If the CDS view is not whitelisted, you need to add it to the whitelist. This is typically done in the BW system.
  Use transaction code RSBW_WHITELIST to manage the whitelist entries. You can add your CDS view here.
  
  
  
  Enable Extraction:
  
  If the view is not extraction-enabled, you may need to modify the CDS view to include the necessary annotations. For example:
  @Analytics.dataExtraction: true
  define view Z_MY_CDS_VIEW as select from ...
  
  Ensure that the view is designed to support the data extraction process.
  
  
  
  Activate the CDS View:
  
  After making changes, ensure that you activate the CDS view to apply the modifications.
  
  
  
  Check BW Settings:
  
  Ensure that your BW system is properly configured to recognize and utilize the CDS views. This may involve checking the BW settings and ensuring that the necessary connections and configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on CDS views and BW extraction for detailed information on how to configure and use CDS views in BW.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BW_GEN_CUSTOMIZING018 error and successfully use the CDS view for data extraction in SAP BW.