How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP019 - Requested entity &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP - ES-CDS/ABAP

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Requested entity &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP019 - Requested entity &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP019 indicates that a requested entity (in this case, a Core Data Service (CDS) view or entity) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or when working with CDS views in ABAP.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Entity: The entity you are trying to access or query does not exist in the database or has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the entity name you are trying to access.
  Transport Issues: If the entity was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the entity, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the entity may not have been activated or may be in a different state.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Entity Existence: Check if the entity exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and searching for the entity.
  Check Naming: Ensure that the name of the entity is spelled correctly and matches the expected naming conventions.
  Activate the Entity: If the entity exists but is not activated, activate it using transaction SE11 or SE80.
  Check Transport Logs: If the entity was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the entity. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Debugging: If you are developing or modifying the entity, use debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the error occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message code in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on Core Data Services and Enterprise Search for more context on how entities are defined and accessed.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.