How To Fix BWSD181 - Metadefinition for CDS view &1 (type DDLS)

BWSD181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BWSD - Messages for Scenario Transfer

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Metadefinition for CDS view &1 (type DDLS)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BWSD181 - Metadefinition for CDS view &1 (type DDLS) ?

  The SAP error message BWSD181 indicates that there is an issue with the metadata definition for a Core Data Services (CDS) view in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find or properly interpret the metadata for the specified CDS view.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Metadata: The CDS view may not have been activated properly, or there may be missing components in the definition.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete metadata.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the CDS view and the underlying database or other dependent objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the metadata of the CDS view.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP BW system that prevent it from recognizing the CDS