How To Fix SADL_GEN_DRFT_MSG053 - Association #TO_COMPOSITION_ROOT in CDS-View &1 is missing or invalid

SADL_GEN_DRFT_MSG053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GEN_DRFT_MSG - Message for Draft generation

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Association #TO_COMPOSITION_ROOT in CDS-View &1 is missing or invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_GEN_DRFT_MSG053 - Association #TO_COMPOSITION_ROOT in CDS-View &1 is missing or invalid ?

  The SAP error message SADL_GEN_DRFT_MSG053 indicates that there is an issue with an association in a Core Data Services (CDS) view. Specifically, it states that the association #TO_COMPOSITION_ROOT in the CDS view is either missing or invalid. This error typically arises when the CDS view is trying to reference an association that does not exist or is incorrectly defined.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Association: The association #TO_COMPOSITION_ROOT is not defined in the CDS view or the associated entity.
  Invalid Association: The association may be defined incorrectly, such as having the wrong cardinality, or it may reference a non-existent entity.
  Incorrect Annotations: The annotations related to the association might be incorrect or missing, leading to the inability to resolve the association.
  Changes in Underlying Data Model: If the underlying data model has changed (e.g., a table or view was deleted or renamed), the association may no longer be valid.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Association Definition: Verify that the association #TO_COMPOSITION_ROOT is correctly