How To Fix DDLS052 - Name of SQL View Append missing; annotation & must be specified

DDLS052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Name of SQL View Append missing; annotation & must be specified

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DDLS052 - Details

• The SAP error message DDLS052 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of an SQL view in the Data Dictionary. Specifically, it means that the name of an SQL view append is missing, and an annotation must be specified.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an SQL view that is intended to be appended to an existing SQL view, but the necessary information regarding the append is not provided. The system expects a specific annotation to define the append correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the SQL view append is properly defined. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the SQL View Definition:
  
  Open the SQL view in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Ensure that the view is correctly defined and that you are using the correct syntax.
  
  
  
  Specify the Append Name:
  
  If you are creating an append for an existing SQL view, make