How To Fix CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK344 - CDS View &1 must have Annotation @Search.searchable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK - Custom Fields: Messages for Registry Check

• Message number: 344

• Message text: CDS View &1 must have Annotation @Search.searchable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK344 - CDS View &1 must have Annotation @Search.searchable ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK344 indicates that a Core Data Services (CDS) view is missing the required annotation @Search.searchable. This annotation is necessary for the CDS view to be used in search functionalities, such as in the Fiori applications or other search-related scenarios.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A CDS view is intended to be used in a search context but does not have the @Search.searchable annotation defined.
  The CDS view is being registered for search capabilities, but it lacks the necessary metadata to support those capabilities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to add the @Search.searchable annotation to the CDS view definition. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Open the CDS View: Access the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse or the relevant development environment where the CDS view is defined.
  
  
  Edit the CDS View: Locate the CDS view that is causing the error and open it for editing.
  
  
  Add the Annotation: Include the @Search.searchable annotation in the view definition. This annotation can be applied to the entire view or to specific fields that you want to be searchable. Here’s an example of how to add it:
  @AbapCatalog.sqlViewName: 'Z_MY_CDS_VIEW'
  @Search.searchable: true
  define view Z_MY_CDS_VIEW as select from my_table
  {
      key field1,
      field2,
      field3
  }
  If you want to make specific fields searchable, you can annotate them individually:
  @Search.searchable: true
  field1,
  @Search.searchable: true
  field2,
  field3
  
  
  Activate the CDS View: After making the changes, activate the CDS view to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Test the Functionality: Once activated, test the functionality to ensure that the CDS view can now be used in search scenarios without triggering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining semantically rich data models in SAP. CDS views can be used to create complex queries and are often used in Fiori applications.
  Annotations: Annotations in CDS views provide metadata that can influence how the view is processed and displayed in applications. The @Search.searchable annotation specifically indicates that a field or view can be included in search operations.
  SAP Fiori: Many Fiori applications rely on CDS views for their data models, and proper annotations are crucial for ensuring that the applications function as intended.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK344 error and enable search capabilities for your CDS view.