How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP040 - Syntax error prevented CDS-activation for Enterprise Search

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP - ES-CDS/ABAP

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Syntax error prevented CDS-activation for Enterprise Search

What causes this issue?

In the After-Import step of transportation object SESA, CDS-views
annotated by @EnterpriseSearch are activated for Enterprise Search.
Coding required in this process has syntax errors. This may happen e.g.
during an upgrade.

System Response

The system skips this activation step in order not to interrupt the
import process. For this reason, the message is issued as a warning,
although it actually represents an error.

How to fix this error?

First, correct the syntax errors, using the transactions SNOTE and SPAM/
SPAU-tools.
Make sure that all notes are applied completely and correctly.
Then, go to transaction SE24; enter CL_ESH_CDSABAP_ACTIVATION as class
name and press F8. Hit the ?Execute Method?-button for method
ACTIVATE_ALL; press F8 without any changes on the parametrization.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP040 - Syntax error prevented CDS-activation for Enterprise Search ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP040 indicates that there is a syntax error in a Core Data Services (CDS) view that is preventing it from being activated for Enterprise Search. This error typically arises when there are issues in the definition of the CDS view, such as incorrect SQL syntax, missing annotations, or other structural problems.
  Causes:
  
  Syntax Errors: There may be typos or incorrect SQL syntax in the CDS view definition.
  Missing Annotations: Required annotations for the CDS view may be missing, which are necessary for the view to be recognized by the Enterprise Search framework.
  Incompatible Data Types: Mismatched or incompatible data types in the view definition can lead to activation issues.
  Invalid References: References to non-existent tables, fields, or other CDS views can cause syntax errors.
  Database Compatibility: The CDS view may use features or syntax that are not supported by the underlying database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Syntax: Review the CDS view definition for any syntax errors. Use the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse or the ABAP editor to check for syntax highlighting and errors.
  Validate Annotations: Ensure that all required annotations for the CDS view are present. For Enterprise Search, annotations like @Search.searchable and @Search.defaultSearch may be necessary.
  Data Type Consistency: Verify that all data types used in the CDS view are compatible and correctly defined.
  Reference Validation: Check all references to tables and fields to ensure they exist and are correctly spelled.
  Test Activation: After making corrections, attempt to activate the CDS view again. You can do this in the ABAP Development Tools or using transaction SE11.
  Check Logs: If the error persists, check the activation logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on what might be wrong.
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) are a way to define semantic data models in SAP. They allow for the definition of complex data models that can be consumed by various SAP applications.
  Enterprise Search: This is a feature in SAP that allows users to search across various data sources. CDS views can be used as a data source for Enterprise Search.
  ABAP Development Tools (ADT): A set of tools for developing ABAP applications in Eclipse, which provides better syntax checking and debugging capabilities compared to the traditional SAP GUI.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.