How To Fix RSODP_ABAP_CDS112 - Association &1 ignored: Field &2 is not a characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSODP_ABAP_CDS -

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Association &1 ignored: Field &2 is not a characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSODP_ABAP_CDS112 - Association &1 ignored: Field &2 is not a characteristic ?

  The SAP error message RSODP_ABAP_CDS112 indicates that there is an issue with an association in a Core Data Services (CDS) view. Specifically, the error message states that the association is being ignored because a certain field is not recognized as a characteristic.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Field Type Mismatch: The field specified in the association is not defined as a characteristic in the underlying data model. Characteristics are typically fields that can be used for grouping or filtering data, such as dimensions in a star schema.
  
  
  Incorrect Association Definition: The association may be incorrectly defined in the CDS view. This could be due to a typo in the field name or an incorrect reference to a field that does not exist in the associated entity.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: The underlying data model may not have the necessary characteristics defined, or the field may not be part of the expected data structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definition: Verify that the field specified in the association is indeed defined as a characteristic in the data model. You can do this by checking the data dictionary (SE11) or the relevant CDS view definition.
  
  
  Review Association Syntax: Ensure that the association is correctly defined in the CDS view. Check for any typos or incorrect references in the association definition.
  
  
  Modify the CDS View: If the field is not a characteristic, consider modifying the CDS view to either:
  
  Use a different field that is a characteristic.
  Remove the association if it is not necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model: If the field should be a characteristic but is not defined as such, you may need to update the underlying data model to include it as a characteristic.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making the necessary changes, activate the CDS view and test it to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining semantically rich data models in SAP. Understanding how to define associations and characteristics is crucial for creating effective CDS views.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on CDS views, associations, and characteristics.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) and SE80 (Object Navigator) to explore and modify data models and CDS views.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.