How To Fix E2343 - Use ADT tools in Eclipse for processing CDS view entities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 343

• Message text: Use ADT tools in Eclipse for processing CDS view entities

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2343 - Use ADT tools in Eclipse for processing CDS view entities ?

  The SAP error message E2343, which states "Use ADT tools in Eclipse for processing CDS view entities," typically occurs when you are trying to work with Core Data Services (CDS) views in an environment that does not support the necessary tools for processing these entities. This error is often encountered in environments like SAP GUI or other non-ADT (ABAP Development Tools) environments.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the CDS views require specific development tools that are only available in the Eclipse-based ADT environment. The error indicates that the current environment lacks the necessary capabilities to process or manage CDS views effectively.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should switch to using the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Install Eclipse: If you haven't already, download and install the Eclipse IDE. You can get it from the official Eclipse website.
  
  
  Install ADT Plugin: 
  
  Open Eclipse and go to Help > Eclipse Marketplace.
  Search for "ABAP Development Tools" and install the plugin.
  
  
  
  Connect to SAP System:
  
  After installing the ADT plugin, you need to connect to your SAP system.
  Go to Window > Perspective > Open Perspective > Other... and select ABAP.
  In the ABAP perspective, create a new ABAP project by right-clicking in the Project Explorer and selecting New > ABAP Project.
  Enter your SAP system connection details and log in.
  
  
  
  Access CDS Views: Once connected, you can navigate to the CDS views in the ABAP Repository and work with them using the ADT tools.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework that allows you to define semantically rich data models in the ABAP programming language. CDS views can be used to create complex queries and are often used in SAP Fiori applications.
  Eclipse ADT: The ABAP Development Tools for Eclipse provide a modern development environment for ABAP programming, including features for working with CDS views, ABAP classes, and other development objects.
  Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the official SAP documentation on CDS views and ADT, which provides guidelines on how to create and manage CDS views effectively.
  
  By following these steps and utilizing the appropriate tools, you should be able to resolve the E2343 error and work with CDS views successfully.