How To Fix MDG_ANA_CONF_MSG007 - CDS view name &1 is invalid; choose a different name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ANA_CONF_MSG - MDG Analytical CDS Configuration

• Message number: 007

• Message text: CDS view name &1 is invalid; choose a different name

What causes this issue?

The CDS view &V1& requires 3 names &V1&, &V1&CUB, and &V1&UNI. One or
more of these view names already exists in the system.
Choose CDS view names that don?t exist in the system.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ANA_CONF_MSG007 - CDS view name &1 is invalid; choose a different name ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ANA_CONF_MSG007 indicates that there is an issue with the name of a Core Data Services (CDS) view in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error typically arises when the specified CDS view name is not valid or does not conform to the naming conventions or requirements set by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Naming Convention: The name of the CDS view may not adhere to the required naming conventions (e.g., it may contain invalid characters or may not follow the correct format).
  Non-Existent View: The specified CDS view may not exist in the system or may not be activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or view the specified CDS view.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as inconsistencies in the database or issues with the transport layer.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the CDS view name follows the correct naming conventions. Typically, it should start with a Z or Y (for custom objects) and should not contain special characters or spaces.
  Verify Existence: Check if the CDS view exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and searching for the view.
  Activate the View: If the view exists but is not activated, activate it using transaction SE11 or SE80.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CDS views and MDG for any specific guidelines or updates that may be relevant.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining and consuming semantically rich data models in SAP systems.
  MDG: Master Data Governance (MDG) is a solution for managing master data across the enterprise, ensuring data quality and consistency.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing and troubleshooting CDS views and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MDG_ANA_CONF_MSG007.