How To Fix DDLS169 - Association &: Column information of source & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Association &: Column information of source & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS169 - Association &: Column information of source & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DDLS169 indicates that there is an issue with the association in a Data Definition Language (DDL) statement, specifically that the column information for the specified source does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of database table definitions, views, or associations in ABAP CDS (Core Data Services) views.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Column: The column specified in the association does not exist in the source table or view.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the column name or the source table/view name.
  Incorrect Source Definition: The source table or view may not be correctly defined or may have been changed (e.g., columns added or removed).
  Database Synchronization Issues: If the database schema has been changed (e.g., through a transport), the changes may not be reflected in the development environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Column Existence: Verify that the column specified in the association actually exists in the source table or view. You can