How To Fix DDLS299 - DDL source &: parse_cds returned initial AST and no errors

DDLS299 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 299

• Message text: DDL source &: parse_cds returned initial AST and no errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS299 - DDL source &: parse_cds returned initial AST and no errors ?

  The SAP error message DDLS299 with the description "DDL source &: parse_cds returned initial AST and no errors" typically occurs in the context of Core Data Services (CDS) views or when working with Data Definition Language (DDL) in SAP systems. This message indicates that the parser for the CDS definition returned an initial Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) without any errors, which suggests that the parser did not find any syntactical issues, but it also did not produce a valid AST for further processing.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Empty or Invalid CDS Definition: The CDS view or DDL source might be empty or not properly defined, leading to an initial AST being returned.
  Syntax Issues: While the parser did not find syntax errors, there might be logical issues or unsupported constructs in the CDS definition.
  Incompatibility: The CDS definition might be using features or syntax that are not supported in the