How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP034 - &1: Annotations on field level missing completely

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP - ES-CDS/ABAP

• Message number: 034

• Message text: &1: Annotations on field level missing completely

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP034 - &1: Annotations on field level missing completely ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP034 indicates that there are missing annotations on the field level in a Core Data Services (CDS) view. This error typically arises when the CDS view is expected to have certain annotations that are not present, which can affect the functionality of the view, especially in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or other applications that rely on these annotations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Annotations: The most common cause is that the required annotations for the fields in the CDS view are not defined. Annotations provide metadata about the fields, such as their data type, display properties, and other characteristics.
  Incorrect CDS View Definition: The CDS view may not be defined correctly, leading to the absence of necessary annotations.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view was transported from one system to another, it might not have included all the necessary annotations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add Missing Annotations:
  
  Open the CDS view in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or the ABAP Workbench.
  Check the fields that are causing the error and ensure that the required annotations are added. Common annotations include @AbapCatalog.sqlViewName, @AbapCatalog.compiler.compareFilter, @Search.searchable, etc.
  Example of adding an annotation:
  define view Z_MY_CDS
  as select from my_table
  {
    key field1 as Field1,
    field2 as Field2,
    @Search.searchable: true
    field3 as Field3
  }
  
  
  
  
  Check Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific annotations required for your use case. This can help you understand what annotations are necessary for the fields in your CDS view.
  
  
  Re-transport the CDS View: If the issue is due to a transport problem, ensure that the CDS view is correctly transported with all its annotations.
  
  
  Activate the CDS View: After making changes, ensure that you activate the CDS view to apply the changes.
  
  
  Testing: After adding the annotations, test the CDS view to ensure that it works as expected and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  CDS Annotations Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the various annotations available for CDS views in the SAP documentation, as this will help you understand how to properly annotate your fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP034 and ensure that your CDS view is correctly defined with the necessary annotations.