How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR028 - Data source &1 does not contain the reference field of field &2.

CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR - Custom Fields: Repository Handler

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Data source &1 does not contain the reference field of field &2.

What causes this issue?

The CDS view <(>&<)>1 does not contain the reference field of field
<(>&<)>2.

System Response

You cannot add field <(>&<)>2 to view <(>&<)>1.

How to fix this error?

Please add the reference field to the view. Then try again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR028 - Data source &1 does not contain the reference field of field &2. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR028 indicates that there is an issue with a data source not containing a required reference field. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's data modeling or data integration processes, particularly when working with Composite Providers, Data Sources, or InfoProviders in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A data source (e.g., a table or view) is expected to contain a specific reference field, but that field is missing.
  The reference field is defined in the data model or query, but the underlying data source does not have that field available.
  There may be a mismatch in the field names or data types between the data source and the expected reference field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Source Structure:
  
  Verify the structure of the data source (e.g., table, view) to ensure that it contains the reference field specified in the