How To Fix CFD_DE_UTILITIES013 - Invalid extension. CDS Extension &1 for entity &2 not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_DE_UTILITIES - Custom Fields: Data Source Extension Utilities

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Invalid extension. CDS Extension &1 for entity &2 not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_DE_UTILITIES013 - Invalid extension. CDS Extension &1 for entity &2 not found. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_DE_UTILITIES013 Invalid extension. CDS Extension &1 for entity &2 not found typically occurs in the context of Core Data Services (CDS) views in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified CDS extension for a given entity. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing CDS Extension: The specified CDS extension does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the name or the extension not being activated or created.
  Incorrect Entity Name: The entity name provided in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS extension 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 CDS extension or the underlying entity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the CDS Extension:
  
  Verify that the CDS extension exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant development environment (e.g., ABAP Development Tools in Eclipse) and checking the list of CDS extensions.
  Ensure that the name of the extension matches exactly with what is being referenced in the error message.
  
  
  
  Activate the CDS Extension:
  
  If the extension exists but is not activated, activate it. In the ABAP Development Tools, right-click on the CDS extension and select "Activate".
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the names of both the CDS extension and the entity for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the extension was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the CDS extension and the associated entities. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific CDS view or extension for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining and consuming semantically rich data models in SAP. Understanding how CDS views and extensions work is crucial for troubleshooting related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message or the CDS extension in question.
  Development Tools: Familiarize yourself with the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse, as this is often where CDS views and extensions are created and managed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.