How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP077 - Severe inconsistency: DDIC-view &1 defined also by CDS-entity &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP - ES-CDS/ABAP

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Severe inconsistency: DDIC-view &1 defined also by CDS-entity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP077 - Severe inconsistency: DDIC-view &1 defined also by CDS-entity &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_ABAP077 indicates a severe inconsistency where a Data Dictionary (DDIC) view is defined in a way that conflicts with a Core Data Services (CDS) entity. This typically occurs when both the DDIC view and the CDS entity are trying to define the same data structure or have overlapping definitions, leading to ambiguity in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definitions: The error arises when a DDIC view and a CDS entity are defined with the same name or are trying to access the same underlying database table or structure.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata definitions between the DDIC and CDS layers, leading to conflicts.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, it might lead to inconsistencies if the transport was not handled correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Conflicting Objects: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) and SE80 (Object Navigator) to locate the DDIC view and the CDS