How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH010 - 'termMappingListID' must be annotated at elements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH - ES-CDS/ABAP: Validation of domain @Search

• Message number: 010

• Message text: 'termMappingListID' must be annotated at elements

What causes this issue?

@Search.termMappingListID can be annotated at a view element only. This
implies that the element is an atomic one; not an association.

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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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH010 - 'termMappingListID' must be annotated at elements ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH010 indicates that there is an issue with the annotation of the termMappingListID in your Core Data Services (CDS) view or entity. This error typically arises when the system expects a specific annotation to be present but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the termMappingListID is not properly annotated in the CDS view or entity definition. This annotation is necessary for the system to understand how to map terms in the context of the Enterprise Search or other functionalities that rely on term mapping.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the termMappingListID is correctly annotated in your CDS view. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Open the CDS View: Access the CDS view definition in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or the relevant development environment.
  
  
  Add the Annotation: Ensure that the termMappingListID is annotated correctly. You can do this by adding the following annotation to the relevant field in your CDS view:
  @Search.searchable: true
  @Search.termMappingList: 'YourTermMappingListID'
  define view Your_CDS_View as select from Your_Table
  {
      key field1,
      field2,
      ...
      fieldN,
      @Search.termMappingList: 'YourTermMappingListID'  // Add this line
      fieldX
  }
  Replace 'YourTermMappingListID' with the actual ID of the term mapping list you intend to use.
  
  
  Activate the CDS View: After making the changes, activate the CDS view to ensure that the annotations are recognized by the system.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After activation, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the official SAP documentation for more details on CDS annotations and their usage.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  Community Forums: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Community forums or support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the termMappingListID is properly annotated, you should be able to resolve the error and enable the expected functionality in your SAP system.