How To Fix SADL_DRAFT_TOOL020 - The draft table &1 exists for this CDS view and must not be renamed.

SADL_DRAFT_TOOL020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_DRAFT_TOOL -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The draft table &1 exists for this CDS view and must not be renamed.

What causes this issue?

A draft table still exists for the CDS view.

System Response

It is not allowed to exchange or rename the draft table.

How to fix this error?

Use the previous name <(>&<)>1 for the draft table.

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact the corresponding developer of the CDS view to correct the
error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_DRAFT_TOOL020 - The draft table &1 exists for this CDS view and must not be renamed. ?

  The SAP error message SADL_DRAFT_TOOL020 indicates that there is an issue related to the draft table associated with a Core Data Services (CDS) view. This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to rename a CDS view that has an associated draft table. The draft table is used for managing draft data in applications that support draft functionality, such as Fiori applications.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system detects that the draft table for the specified CDS view already exists. Renaming the CDS view would lead to inconsistencies or issues with the draft data management, as the draft table is tied to the original name of the CDS view.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Draft Table: Verify if the draft table exists for the CDS view in question. You can do this by checking the database or using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary)