How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES007 - 'usageMode' must be annotated at an element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES - ES-CDS/ABAP: Validation of domain @EnterpriseSearch

• Message number: 007

• Message text: 'usageMode' must be annotated at an element

What causes this issue?

@EnterpriseSearch.usageMode can be annotated at a view element only.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Remove the annotation wherever it does not relate to a view element.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES007 - 'usageMode' must be annotated at an element ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES007 indicates that there is a missing annotation for the usageMode at an element in your Core Data Services (CDS) view. This error typically arises when you are defining a CDS view and you have not specified the usageMode annotation for one or more of the elements in your view.
  Cause:
  The usageMode annotation is used to define how a particular field or element in a CDS view can be used. It is essential for the proper functioning of the CDS view, especially when it comes to integration with other SAP components or when the view is being consumed by applications. The absence of this annotation can lead to ambiguity regarding how the field should be treated.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to add the usageMode annotation to the relevant elements in your CDS view. Here’s how you can do it:
  
  
  Identify the Element: Determine which element in your CDS view is missing the usageMode annotation.
  
  
  Add the Annotation: Modify your CDS view definition to include the usageMode annotation for the identified element. The syntax for adding the annotation is as follows:
  define view Your_CDS_View
  as select from Your_Table
  {
      key field1,
      field2,
      @UsageMode: 'YourUsageMode'  // Add this line
      field3
  }
  Replace 'YourUsageMode' with the appropriate usage mode, such as #INCLUDE, #EXCLUDE, or any other relevant mode based on your requirements.
  
  
  Activate the CDS View: After making the changes, activate the CDS view to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Usage Modes: The usageMode annotation can have different values depending on the context in which the field is used. Common values include:
  
  #INCLUDE: Indicates that the field is included in the output.
  #EXCLUDE: Indicates that the field is excluded from the output.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation on Core Data Services and annotations for more details on how to use annotations effectively in your CDS views.
  
  
  Testing: After making the changes, test the CDS view to ensure that it behaves as expected and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES007 error and ensure that your CDS view is correctly defined.