How To Fix CFD_UI_FACADE008 - Creation of value help structure for CDS View &1 failed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_UI_FACADE - Custom Fields: UI Facade

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Creation of value help structure for CDS View &1 failed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_UI_FACADE008 - Creation of value help structure for CDS View &1 failed. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_UI_FACADE008 indicates that there was a failure in creating a value help structure for a Core Data Services (CDS) view. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Fiori applications or when using CDS views in conjunction with UI annotations.
  Causes:
  
  CDS View Issues: The CDS view may have issues such as syntax errors, missing annotations, or incorrect definitions that prevent the value help structure from being generated.
  Missing Annotations: The required annotations for value help (like @UI.valueHelp) may not be properly defined in the CDS view.
  Data Model Issues: There could be issues with the underlying data model, such as missing or incorrect associations or joins.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view is being transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing dependencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view or its underlying data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check CDS View Definition: Review the CDS view for any syntax errors or missing annotations. Ensure that all required fields and associations are correctly defined.
  Add Required Annotations: If the value help is not defined, add the necessary annotations to the CDS view. For example:
  @UI.valueHelp: [{ entity: 'YourValueHelpEntity' }]
  
  Activate the CDS View: Ensure that the CDS view is activated. Sometimes, changes may not take effect until the view is reactivated.
  Check Data Model: Verify that the underlying data model is correct and that all associations and joins are valid.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request for completeness and ensure all dependencies are included.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view and its data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Debugging: Use transaction SE11 to analyze the CDS view and check for any runtime errors or issues in the data model.
  Fiori Elements: If you are using Fiori Elements, ensure that the annotations are correctly defined in the metadata and that the UI5 version is compatible with the CDS view.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CFD_UI_FACADE008 error message.