How To Fix FNDEI_VIEW_PROV218 - Exclusion failed while adding field &1 for table &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FNDEI_VIEW_PROV - Message class for CDS View Replication

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Exclusion failed while adding field &1 for table &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FNDEI_VIEW_PROV218 - Exclusion failed while adding field &1 for table &2. ?

  The SAP error message FNDEI_VIEW_PROV218 indicates that there was an issue while trying to add a field to a table in the context of a data model or view. The specific message "Exclusion failed while adding field &1 for table &2" suggests that there is a conflict or a restriction preventing the addition of the specified field to the specified table.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Field Already Exists: The field you are trying to add may already exist in the table or view.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a data type conflict between the field you are trying to add and the existing fields in the table.
  Incompatible Field Properties: The properties of the field (like length, nullability, etc.) may not be compatible with the existing structure of the table.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to modify the table or view.
  Technical Restrictions: There may be technical restrictions in the underlying database or