How To Fix DDLS248 - Alias name for parameter & is missing

DDLS248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Alias name for parameter & is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS248 - Alias name for parameter & is missing ?

  The SAP error message DDLS248 indicates that there is a missing alias name for a parameter in a Data Definition Language (DDL) statement. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify database objects (like tables, views, etc.) and the system expects an alias name for a parameter but does not find one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alias: The most common cause is that the DDL statement is missing an alias for a parameter that requires one. This can happen if you are defining a view or a table and forget to provide an alias for one of the fields.
  Syntax Error: There might be a syntax error in the DDL statement that leads to the system not recognizing the alias.
  Incorrect Parameter Usage: The parameter might be used incorrectly in the context of the DDL statement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the DDL Statement: Review the DDL statement where the error occurred. Ensure that all parameters that require