How To Fix CFD_DDIC_ADAPTER004 - Existence check for &1 of type &2 failed. Inconsistent name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_DDIC_ADAPTER - Custom Fields: CDS Adapter

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Existence check for &1 of type &2 failed. Inconsistent name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_DDIC_ADAPTER004 - Existence check for &1 of type &2 failed. Inconsistent name ?

  The SAP error message CFD_DDIC_ADAPTER004 indicates that there is an issue with the existence check for a specific object in the Data Dictionary (DDIC). The message typically points to a problem with the naming or existence of a data element, structure, or other DDIC object that is being referenced in your configuration or program.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Naming: The object name being referenced may not match the actual name in the Data Dictionary. This could be due to typos, case sensitivity, or changes in naming conventions.
  Object Does Not Exist: The object you are trying to reference may not exist in the system. This could happen if it was deleted or if you are working in a different client or system where the object has not been created.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Name: Verify the name of the object you are referencing in your code or configuration. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the Data Dictionary.
  Verify Existence: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check if the object exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  Check Transport Logs: If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully without errors.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check this using transaction SU53 to see if there are any authorization issues.
  Consistency Check: If you suspect that there are inconsistencies in the Data Dictionary, you can run consistency checks using transaction SE14 (Database Utility) or SE11 to check for inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE14 (Database Utility), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any known issues or patches that may resolve the problem.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific object type you are working with to ensure you are following the correct naming conventions and practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.