How To Fix CFD_REGISTRY_API004 - CDS View &1 is not registered; register using SCFD_REGISTRY

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REGISTRY_API - Messages for Registry API

• Message number: 004

• Message text: CDS View &1 is not registered; register using SCFD_REGISTRY

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_API004 - CDS View &1 is not registered; register using SCFD_REGISTRY ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_API004 indicates that a Core Data Services (CDS) view is not registered in the system. This typically occurs when you try to access a CDS view that has not been properly registered in the SAP system's registry.
  Cause:
  
  CDS View Not Activated: The CDS view may not have been activated or properly created in the system.
  Missing Registration: The CDS view is not registered in the SAP Cloud Application Programming (CAP) model registry.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view was transported from another system, it may not have been registered correctly in the target system.
  Development Environment: The error may occur in a development environment where the view is still being developed and has not been fully activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the CDS View:
  
  Go to the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse or the SAP GUI.
  Find the CDS view in the relevant package.
  Right-click on the CDS view and select "Activate" to ensure it is activated.
  
  
  
  Register the CDS View:
  
  Use transaction code SCFD_REGISTRY to register the CDS view.
  In the SCFD_REGISTRY transaction, you can manually register the CDS view by providing the necessary details.
  Ensure that the view is listed in the registry after registration.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the CDS view was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the object or manually register it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects (like tables, other views, etc.) are also activated and registered.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  Sometimes, clearing the cache can help. You can do this by using transaction code /IWFND/CACHE_CLEANUP for OData services.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and register the CDS view.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining semantically rich data models in SAP systems.
  SCFD_REGISTRY: This transaction is used to manage the registration of CDS views and other related objects in the SAP system.
  ABAP Development Tools (ADT): A set of tools for developing ABAP applications, including the ability to create and manage CDS views.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider checking SAP Notes or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.