How To Fix RSODP_ABAP_CDS357 - Assocn. of type 'Foreign Key' or 'Text' expected for field &1 in CDS &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSODP_ABAP_CDS -

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Assocn. of type 'Foreign Key' or 'Text' expected for field &1 in CDS &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSODP_ABAP_CDS357 - Assocn. of type 'Foreign Key' or 'Text' expected for field &1 in CDS &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSODP_ABAP_CDS357 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a Core Data Services (CDS) view in ABAP. Specifically, it suggests that a field in the CDS view is expected to have an association of type 'Foreign Key' or 'Text', but it does not.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Field Definition: The field in question is defined in a way that does not match the expected association type. For example, it might be defined as a simple field instead of being linked to a foreign key or text association.
  Missing Associations: The CDS view may be missing the necessary associations that link the field to the corresponding entity or text table.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the field name or the association definition, leading to the system not recognizing the intended relationship.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definition:
  
  Review the definition of the field &1 in the CDS view &2. Ensure that it is correctly defined as a foreign key or text association.
  If the field is supposed to reference another entity, ensure that the association is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Associations:
  
  If the field is meant to be a foreign key, ensure that you have defined an association to the corresponding table or entity. For example:
  define view Z_MY_CDS
  as select from my_table
  association [0..1] to other_table as _OtherTable
  on my_table.other_table_id = _OtherTable.id
  {
    key my_table.id,
    my_table.name,
    _OtherTable.text_field as text_field
  }
  
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Verify that there are no typographical errors in the field names or association definitions. Ensure that the names match exactly with the corresponding database fields or entities.
  
  
  
  Activate the CDS View:
  
  After making the necessary changes, activate the CDS view to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test the CDS View:
  
  Once activated, test the CDS view to confirm that the error has been resolved and that the associations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) are a way to define semantic data models in SAP. They allow for the definition of complex data models that can be consumed by various applications.
  Associations: In CDS, associations are used to define relationships between different entities. They can be of type 'Foreign Key' (linking to another entity) or 'Text' (linking to a text table).
  ABAP Development Tools: Use the ABAP Development Tools in Eclipse or the SAP GUI to edit and manage CDS views effectively.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider consulting the SAP documentation or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.