How To Fix SADL_DERIVATION008 - Deriving system field '&1' is not supported

SADL_DERIVATION008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_DERIVATION - Dynamic field derivation

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Deriving system field '&1' is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_DERIVATION008 - Deriving system field '&1' is not supported ?

  The SAP error message SADL_DERIVATION008 indicates that there is an issue with deriving a system field in the context of the SAP Application Development Framework (SADL). This error typically occurs when the system is unable to derive a specific field due to limitations in the derivation logic or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Field Derivation: The field you are trying to derive is not supported by the SADL framework. This could be due to the field being a system field that cannot be derived in the context of the current operation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SADL model or the underlying data model that prevent the derivation of the field.
  Data Model Limitations: The data model may not have the necessary relationships or mappings defined to support the derivation of the specified field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Verify if the field you are trying to derive is indeed a system field and