How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP022 - Requested entity is not a view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP - ES-CDS/ABAP

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Requested entity is not a view

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP022 - Requested entity is not a view ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP022: Requested entity is not a view typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or when working with Core Data Services (CDS) views in ABAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to access an entity that is expected to be a view, but it is not recognized as such.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Entity Type: The entity you are trying to access is not defined as a view in the CDS model. It could be a table or another type of data object.
  Misconfiguration: There may be a misconfiguration in the search model or the way the entity is being referenced in the search.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view was recently transported, it might not have been activated properly in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the view, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid entity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Entity Definition: Verify that the entity you are trying to access is indeed defined as a CDS view. You can do this by checking the definition in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or SE11 transaction.
  Activate the View: If the view is not activated, activate it in the ABAP Development Environment or using transaction SE11.
  Review Search Configuration: If you are using the entity in a search model, ensure that the search configuration is correctly set up to reference the right view.
  Check Transport Logs: If the view was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported correctly and activated in the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) are a way to define semantic data models in SAP. They allow for the creation of views that can be consumed by various applications, including SAP Fiori apps and SAP HANA.
  Enterprise Search: SAP Enterprise Search allows users to search across various SAP applications and data sources. It relies on well-defined search models and entities.
  ABAP Development Tools (ADT): This is the modern development environment for ABAP, which provides tools for creating and managing CDS views and other ABAP artifacts.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation, as they may have additional insights or access to logs that can help diagnose the problem.