How To Fix SADL_GW_DT_CDS050 - Target of foreign key association &1 has syntax error or does not exist.

SADL_GW_DT_CDS050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GW_DT_CDS - Messages CDS Checks

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Target of foreign key association &1 has syntax error or does not exist.

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SADL_GW_DT_CDS050 - Details

• The SAP error message SADL_GW_DT_CDS050 indicates that there is a problem with a foreign key association in a Core Data Services (CDS) view. This error typically arises when the target of a foreign key association is either incorrectly defined or does not exist in the database.
  Cause
  
  Non-existent Target: The target entity or table that the foreign key is trying to reference does not exist in the database.
  Syntax Error: There may be a syntax error in the definition of the foreign key association in the CDS view.
  Incorrect Naming: The name of the target entity or field may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Inconsistent Data Model: Changes in the underlying data model (like renaming or deleting tables/fields) that are not reflected in the CDS view can lead to this error.
  Activation Issues: The CDS view may not be activated properly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution
  
  Check Target Existence: Verify that the target entity or table exists in the