How To Fix ESH_CDS_VAL008 - Field &1 of view &2 derived from &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CDS_VAL -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Field &1 of view &2 derived from &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CDS_VAL008 - Field &1 of view &2 derived from &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CDS_VAL008 indicates that a field specified in a Core Data Services (CDS) view does not exist. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the field names defined in the CDS view and the actual fields available in the underlying database tables or views.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Mismatch: The field name specified in the CDS view does not match any of the fields in the underlying data source.
  Changes in Data Model: The underlying data model may have changed, such as fields being renamed, removed, or not being activated.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the data model between the source and target systems.
  Activation Issues: The CDS view may not be activated properly, leading to inconsistencies in the metadata.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Names: Verify that the field name specified in the CDS view is correct and matches the field names in the underlying data source.
  Review Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that the CDS view is updated accordingly.
  Re-activate the CDS View: Go to the CDS view in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or transaction SE11 and re-activate it to ensure that the metadata is up to date.
  Check Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check that all necessary objects were transported and that the target system has the same data model as the source system.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the CDS view to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining semantically rich data models in SAP. It allows for the creation of views that can be consumed by various applications.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to view and manage CDS views.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message or the CDS view in question.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on CDS views and their usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ESH_CDS_VAL008 error message.