How To Fix MO490 - CDS views are not supported by SE16

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MO - Modeling and Prototyping

• Message number: 490

• Message text: CDS views are not supported by SE16

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use the ABAP Development Tools to display the content of CDS views.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MO490 - CDS views are not supported by SE16 ?

  The SAP error message MO490 indicates that you are trying to access Core Data Services (CDS) views using transaction SE16, which is not supported. CDS views are a part of the SAP HANA database and are designed to provide a more advanced way of accessing and manipulating data compared to traditional database tables.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  CDS views are not directly accessible through SE16, which is primarily designed for database tables.
  SE16 is intended for classic database table access, while CDS views are meant to be accessed through other means, such as ABAP programs, OData services, or the Eclipse-based ABAP Development Tools.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can use one of the following approaches:
  
  
  Use Transaction SE11:
  
  Instead of SE16, you can use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the CDS view. Enter the name of the CDS view and you can see its definition and structure.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE80:
  
  You can also use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) to navigate to the CDS view and explore its details.
  
  
  
  Use ABAP Programs:
  
  If you need to retrieve data from the CDS view, consider writing an ABAP report or program that selects data from the CDS view using an ABAP SELECT statement.
  
  
  
  Use OData Services:
  
  If you are working with Fiori applications or need to expose the data for web services, consider creating an OData service based on the CDS view.
  
  
  
  Use Eclipse-based ABAP Development Tools:
  
  If you have access to the Eclipse-based ABAP Development Tools, you can explore and work with CDS views more effectively.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services are a way to define semantic data models in SAP HANA. They allow for complex data modeling and can include annotations for UI and other purposes.
  SE16 vs. CDS Views: SE16 is limited to database tables, while CDS views provide a more flexible and powerful way to access data, including the ability to define associations, calculations, and more.
  Documentation: For more detailed information on CDS views, you can refer to the official SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal.
  
  By following these solutions, you should be able to access and work with CDS views effectively without encountering the MO490 error.