How To Fix MDG_CDS_GENERATE016 - Analytical View &1 needs to be checked and regenerated

MDG_CDS_GENERATE016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_CDS_GENERATE - Messages for CDS View Generation

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Analytical View &1 needs to be checked and regenerated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_CDS_GENERATE016 - Analytical View &1 needs to be checked and regenerated ?

  The SAP error message MDG_CDS_GENERATE016 indicates that an Analytical View in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system needs to be checked and regenerated. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or issues with the Core Data Services (CDS) views that are used for analytical purposes in SAP MDG.
  
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Underlying Data Model: If there have been changes to the underlying data model (like changes in tables, fields, or relationships), the CDS views may become outdated or invalid.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS views were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and there were issues during the transport, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Missing Dependencies: The analytical view may depend on other views or objects that are missing or not activated.
  System Upgrades or Patches: After an upgrade or patch, some CDS views may need to be regenerated to align with the new system version.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error,