How To Fix RSRTS_CDS013 - ELSE clause (of case statement) must contain NULL value


RSRTS_CDS013 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RSRTS_CDS - Messages Transient CDS Queries

  • Message number: 013

  • Message text: ELSE clause (of case statement) must contain NULL value

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRTS_CDS013 - ELSE clause (of case statement) must contain NULL value ?
    The SAP error message RSRTS_CDS013 indicates that there is an issue with the ELSE clause of a CASE statement in a Core Data Services (CDS) view or a calculation view. Specifically, the error states that the ELSE clause must contain a NULL value. This typically occurs when the ELSE clause is not properly defined to handle cases where none of the WHEN conditions are met.
    
    Cause: The error arises when the ELSE clause of a CASE statement is expected to return a NULL value, but it either returns a non-NULL value or is not defined at all. This can happen in scenarios where: The CASE statement is used to derive a value based on certain conditions, and if none of those conditions are met, the ELSE clause should logically return NULL. The ELSE clause is incorrectly defined or omitted, leading to ambiguity in the expected output.
    Solution: To resolve the error, you should ensure that the

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