How To Fix ESH_CDS_VAL014 - Field &1 of view &2 involved in a join in &3,involves a null expression

ESH_CDS_VAL014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CDS_VAL -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Field &1 of view &2 involved in a join in &3,involves a null expression

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ESH_CDS_VAL014 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_CDS_VAL014 indicates that there is an issue with a field in a Core Data Services (CDS) view that is involved in a join operation. Specifically, the error suggests that one of the fields in the join condition is encountering a null expression, which can lead to problems in data retrieval or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Null Values in Join Fields: The most common cause of this error is that one of the fields used in the join condition contains null values. When a join is performed, if any of the fields being joined on have null values, it can lead to unexpected results or errors.
  
  
  Incorrect Join Logic: The join condition may not be correctly defined, leading to situations where null values are not handled properly.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues in the underlying data model, such as missing relationships or incorrect cardinality settings.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Null Values: Review the data