How To Fix MDG_CDS_GENERATE004 - Unknown CDS generation purpose: &1

MDG_CDS_GENERATE004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_CDS_GENERATE - Messages for CDS View Generation

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Unknown CDS generation purpose: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_CDS_GENERATE004 - Unknown CDS generation purpose: &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_CDS_GENERATE004 Unknown CDS generation purpose: &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue related to the generation of Core Data Services (CDS) views. This error indicates that the system does not recognize the specified purpose for generating the CDS view.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Purpose: The purpose specified for the CDS generation is not valid or recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the CDS generation might be missing or not properly set up in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS views or related objects were transported from another system, there might be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system might not support the specified CDS generation purpose.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Purpose: Verify the purpose you are trying to use for CDS generation. Ensure that it