How To Fix CFD_CDS_ADAPTER_UTIL008 - Value help view &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_CDS_ADAPTER_UTIL - Custom Fields: CDS Adapter Utility

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Value help view &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_CDS_ADAPTER_UTIL008 - Value help view &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_CDS_ADAPTER_UTIL008, which states "Value help view &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Core Data Services (CDS) views when the system is unable to find a specified value help view. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Value Help View: The specified value help view does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the view name or the view not being activated.
  Transport Issues: If the value help view was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the value help view.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the CDS view or the associated Fiori app may be incorrect, leading to the system looking for a non-existent view.
  System Version: The value help view may be available in a different version of SAP or may require a specific support package or enhancement package.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check View Existence: Verify that the value help view exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and searching for the view.
  Activate the View: If the view exists but is not activated, activate it using transaction SE11.
  Check Transport Logs: If the view was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported and activated.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the value help view. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Correct Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the CDS view or the Fiori app to ensure that they are correctly set up to reference the appropriate value help view.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific CDS view or Fiori app for any known issues or prerequisites.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  CDS View Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific CDS view to understand its dependencies and requirements.
  Fiori App Configuration: If this error occurs in a Fiori app, check the app's configuration settings in the Fiori launchpad or the associated OData service.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.