How To Fix SADL_GW_DT_CDS032 - Element &1 has inherited the annotation &2 and cannot be exposed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GW_DT_CDS - Messages CDS Checks

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Element &1 has inherited the annotation &2 and cannot be exposed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_GW_DT_CDS032 - Element &1 has inherited the annotation &2 and cannot be exposed. ?

  The SAP error message SADL_GW_DT_CDS032 typically occurs in the context of Core Data Services (CDS) views and the SAP Gateway. This error indicates that an element in your CDS view has inherited an annotation that prevents it from being exposed as a part of the OData service. 
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incompatible Annotations: The element in question has an annotation that is not compatible with OData exposure. For example, certain annotations may indicate that the field should not be exposed to the OData service.
  Inheritance Issues: The element may inherit properties or annotations from a parent entity or view that restrict its exposure.
  Data Type Restrictions: The data type of the element may not be supported for OData exposure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Annotations: Review the annotations of the element that is causing the error. Look for any annotations that might restrict exposure, such as @UI.hidden, @Analytics.dataCategory, or others that indicate the field should not be exposed.
  
  
  Modify Annotations: If you find any restrictive annotations, consider modifying or removing them if they are not necessary for your use case. Ensure that the annotations align with your requirements for OData exposure.
  
  
  Review Inheritance: If the element inherits from a parent entity or view, check the annotations and properties of the parent. You may need to adjust the parent entity's annotations to allow for proper exposure.
  
  
  Data Type Compatibility: Ensure that the data type of the element is compatible with OData. If the data type is not supported, consider changing it to a compatible type.
  
  
  Rebuild the OData Service: After making changes to the CDS view, you may need to regenerate the OData service to reflect the updates. This can typically be done in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, test the OData service to ensure that the error is resolved and that the element is now exposed correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on Core Data Services and OData services for detailed information on annotations and their implications.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SEGW (Gateway Service Builder) for managing CDS views and OData services.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to expose the element correctly in your OData service.