How To Fix ESH_CDS_VAL005 - Field &1 of view &2 derived from &3 which involves an UNION CLAUSE

ESH_CDS_VAL005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CDS_VAL -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Field &1 of view &2 derived from &3 which involves an UNION CLAUSE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CDS_VAL005 - Field &1 of view &2 derived from &3 which involves an UNION CLAUSE ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CDS_VAL005 typically indicates an issue with a Core Data Services (CDS) view that involves a UNION clause. This error can occur when there are inconsistencies or conflicts in the fields being selected from the different parts of the UNION.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Mismatch: The fields being selected in the UNION clause from the different SELECT statements must have the same data type and structure. If there is a mismatch in the field types or names, this error can occur.
  Inconsistent Field Definitions: If the fields in the different SELECT statements have different definitions (e.g., one is a string and the other is an integer), this will lead to the error.
  Missing Fields: If one part of the UNION does not include a field that is present in the other part, it can also trigger this error.
  Semantic Issues: The fields may have different semantics or meanings, which can lead to confusion in