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

ESH_CDS_VAL008 - Overview

• 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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ESH_CDS_VAL008 - Details

• 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