How To Fix SADL_GEN_DRFT_MSG061 - Association to &2 of CDS-View &1 is missing or invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GEN_DRFT_MSG - Message for Draft generation

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Association to &2 of CDS-View &1 is missing or invalid

What causes this issue?

The association is missing or constraint of association is defined
incorrectly.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The association must exist and must use the parent's primary key as
on-condition.
The association must be annotated with @ObjectModel.association.type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_GEN_DRFT_MSG061 - Association to &2 of CDS-View &1 is missing or invalid ?

  The SAP error message SADL_GEN_DRFT_MSG061 indicates that there is an issue with the association to a CDS (Core Data Services) view. Specifically, it states that the association to a specified entity (denoted as &2) of the CDS view (denoted as &1) is either missing or invalid. This error typically arises in the context of using the SAP ABAP programming model for Fiori applications or when working with CDS views in general.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Association: The CDS view defined does not have the specified association defined in its metadata.
  Invalid Association: The association exists but is incorrectly defined, such as pointing to a non-existent entity or having incorrect cardinality.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the underlying data model (e.g., changes in tables or views), the associations may no longer be valid.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view or its associated entities were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the transport.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the CDS View Definition:
  
  Open the CDS view in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or SE11 transaction.
  Verify that the association to the specified entity is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the target entity exists and is accessible.
  
  
  
  Validate Associations:
  
  Check the cardinality and the join conditions of the association.
  Ensure that the fields used in the association are correctly defined and match the data types.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the CDS View:
  
  If you have made changes to the underlying tables or views, you may need to regenerate the CDS view.
  Use the "Activate" option in ADT to ensure that all changes are applied.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all dependent objects were transported correctly.
  Check for any missing objects in the target system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the application or the CDS view to trace where the error is occurring.
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any dumps related to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific CDS view and its associations for any known issues or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services are a way to define semantically rich data models in SAP. They allow for the definition of associations, which are similar to foreign key relationships in traditional databases.
  ABAP Development Tools (ADT): A set of tools for developing ABAP applications, including support for CDS views.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message or the CDS view in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SADL_GEN_DRFT_MSG061 error.