How To Fix CDS_UNIT_MESSAGE003 - DDL name not found for CDS entity '&1'

CDS_UNIT_MESSAGE003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CDS_UNIT_MESSAGE - Message Class

• Message number: 003

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CDS_UNIT_MESSAGE003 - DDL name not found for CDS entity '&1' ?

  The SAP error message CDS_UNIT_MESSAGE003 DDL name not found for CDS entity '&1' typically indicates that the system is unable to find the Data Definition Language (DDL) name for a Core Data Services (CDS) entity that you are trying to access or use. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Entity Not Activated: The CDS entity may not be activated in the system. If the entity is not activated, it won't have a corresponding DDL name.
  Incorrect Naming: There might be a typo or incorrect naming in the CDS entity reference. Ensure that the name used matches exactly with the defined entity.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS entity was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Missing Dependencies: The CDS entity may depend on other objects (like tables or views) that are not available or activated.
  Authorization