How To Fix CDS_UNIT_MESSAGE002 - SQL view name not found for CDS entity '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CDS_UNIT_MESSAGE - Message Class

• Message number: 002

• Message text: SQL view name not found for CDS entity '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CDS_UNIT_MESSAGE002 - SQL view name not found for CDS entity '&1' ?

  The SAP error message CDS_UNIT_MESSAGE002 indicates that the SQL view name for a Core Data Services (CDS) entity could not be found. This typically occurs when there is an issue with the definition or activation of the CDS view in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Unactivated CDS View: The CDS view may not be activated. If the view is not activated, the corresponding SQL view will not be generated.
  Incorrect Naming: The name of the CDS entity might be incorrectly specified in the code or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view was transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Missing Dependencies: The CDS view may depend on other views or entities that are not activated or are missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Activate the CDS View: Go to the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse or the SAP GUI and activate the CDS view. You can do this by navigating to the view in the repository and selecting the "Activate" option.
  Check Naming: Verify that the name of the CDS entity is correctly specified in your code or configuration. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  Transport Activation: If the CDS view was transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You may need to check the transport logs for any issues.
  Check Dependencies: Review the dependencies of the CDS view and ensure that all required views and entities are activated.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining semantically rich data models in SAP. CDS views are used to define database views that can be consumed in various applications.
  Activation Process: When a CDS view is activated, the system generates the corresponding SQL view in the database. This process must be completed for the view to be usable.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check the status of the CDS view.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs or the ABAP runtime error logs for additional information that may help diagnose the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.