How To Fix SADL_GEN_DRFT_MSG018 - Composition tree for composition name &1 does not exist.

SADL_GEN_DRFT_MSG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GEN_DRFT_MSG - Message for Draft generation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Composition tree for composition name &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_GEN_DRFT_MSG018 - Composition tree for composition name &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message SADL_GEN_DRFT_MSG018 indicates that the system is unable to find a composition tree for the specified composition name. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Semantic Layer and the use of the SAP Data Access Layer (SADL) for data modeling and access.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Composition Definition: The composition tree for the specified name has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a missing configuration or an incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Composition Name: The name provided in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled, leading the system to search for a non-existent composition.
  Transport Issues: If the composition was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the composition tree.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Composition Definition:
  
  Verify that the composition tree for the specified name exists in the system. You can