How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR049 - Custom Field &1: CDS View &2 does not support Basic Search.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR - Custom Fields: Repository Handler

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Custom Field &1: CDS View &2 does not support Basic Search.

What causes this issue?

For property <ZK>CDSView </>&V2& the property <ZK>IsSearchRelevant </>in
entity set <ZK>CDSUsages </>cannot be set for property <ZK>Type </>&V3&
in entity set <ZK>CustomFields</>.

System Response

System revokes creation of custom field &V1&

How to fix this error?

Set the value of property <ZK>IsSearchRelevant </>in entity set
<ZK>CDSUsages</> to false.

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_HNDLR049 - Custom Field &1: CDS View &2 does not support Basic Search. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR049 indicates that a custom field you are trying to use in a CDS (Core Data Services) view does not support Basic Search functionality. This typically occurs when the CDS view is not designed to allow for basic search operations, which can limit the usability of the custom field in certain contexts, such as in Fiori apps or other UI elements that rely on basic search capabilities.
  Cause:
  
  CDS View Design: The CDS view may not have been designed to support basic search. This can happen if the view does not include the necessary annotations or if it is not structured in a way that allows for basic search functionality.
  Missing Annotations: The required annotations for enabling basic search (like @Search.searchable: true) may be missing from the CDS view definition.
  Field Type: The custom field may be of a type that is not supported for basic search, or it may not be included in the selection list of the CDS view.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check CDS View Annotations: Review the annotations in the CDS view definition. Ensure that the custom field is marked as searchable. You can add the following annotation to the field in the CDS view:
  @Search.searchable: true
  
  Modify the CDS View: If the CDS view is not designed to support basic search, you may need to modify it. This could involve:
  
  Adding the necessary annotations.
  Ensuring that the custom field is included in the projection list of the CDS view.
  Making sure that the view is structured correctly to support search operations.
  
  
  Re-activate the CDS View: After making changes, ensure to activate the CDS view to apply the modifications.
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, test the functionality to ensure that the custom field now supports basic search.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on CDS views and annotations for more details on how to structure your views and enable search capabilities.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Debugging Tools: Use the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse to debug and analyze the CDS view and its annotations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and enable basic search functionality for your custom field in the CDS view.