DDLS079 - The annotation "AbapCatalog" is not allowed in table functions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 079

• Message text: The annotation "AbapCatalog" is not allowed in table functions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS079 - The annotation "AbapCatalog" is not allowed in table functions ?

  The SAP error message DDLS079 indicates that there is an issue with the use of the annotation AbapCatalog in a table function definition. This error typically arises when you are trying to define a table function in ABAP that incorrectly includes the AbapCatalog annotation, which is not permitted for table functions.
  Cause:
  The AbapCatalog annotation is used to define metadata for database objects, such as database tables or views, but it is not applicable to table functions. Table functions are designed to return a table-like structure and do not have the same cataloging requirements as database tables or views.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to remove the AbapCatalog annotation from your table function definition. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Open the ABAP Development Environment: Use the ABAP Workbench (SE80) or the ABAP Editor (SE38) to access your table function code.
  
  
  Locate the Table Function: Find the specific table function where the error is occurring.
  
  
  Edit the Definition: Remove the @AbapCatalog annotation from the function definition. Ensure that your function only includes annotations that are valid for table functions.
  
  
  Save and Activate: After making the changes, save and activate the table function.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Table Functions: These are used in ABAP to encapsulate logic that returns a table. They can be used in SQL queries and are defined using the FUNCTION keyword.
  
  
  Annotations in ABAP: Annotations in ABAP are used to provide metadata about the objects. Different types of annotations are applicable to different object types (e.g., AbapCatalog for database tables/views, AbapBehavior for behavior definitions).
  
  
  Documentation: For more detailed information about annotations and their usage, refer to the official SAP documentation or the ABAP programming guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DDLS079 error and successfully define your table function without any issues.