How To Fix SADL_GW_DT_CDS052 - CDS view &1 must not contain draft-specific fields.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GW_DT_CDS - Messages CDS Checks

• Message number: 052

• Message text: CDS view &1 must not contain draft-specific fields.

What causes this issue?

Reserved draft-specific fields (IsActiveEntity, HasActiveEntity,
HasDraftEntity) or draft-specific associations (DraftAdministrativeData,
SiblingEntity) must not be contained in a draft-enabled CDS view.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Remove reserved draft-specific fields and draft-specific associations.

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact the corresponding developer of the CDS view to correct the
error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_GW_DT_CDS052 - CDS view &1 must not contain draft-specific fields. ?

  The SAP error message SADL_GW_DT_CDS052 indicates that a Core Data Services (CDS) view is incorrectly defined because it contains draft-specific fields. This error typically arises when you are trying to expose a CDS view that is intended for use in a draft scenario, but it includes fields that are not compatible with draft handling.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The CDS view includes fields that are specific to draft scenarios, such as fields related to draft status or draft-specific annotations.
  The CDS view is being used in a context where draft handling is not supported or expected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the CDS View Definition:
  
  Check the definition of the CDS view for any draft-specific fields or annotations. Common draft-specific fields include DraftUUID, DraftAdministrativeData, and any other fields that are related to draft management.
  
  
  
  Remove Draft-Specific Fields:
  
  If the CDS view is not intended to be used in a draft context, remove any draft-specific fields from the view definition.
  
  
  
  Adjust Annotations:
  
  Ensure that the annotations related to draft handling are correctly defined. If the view is meant to support draft scenarios, ensure that it is properly annotated with @ObjectModel.draftEnabled: true.
  
  
  
  Check Usage Context:
  
  Verify where and how the CDS view is being used. If it is being used in a UI or service that does not support draft handling, ensure that the view is appropriately defined for that context.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, activate the CDS view and test it to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Draft Handling in SAP: Draft handling is a feature in SAP that allows users to create and edit data without immediately saving it to the database. It is commonly used in Fiori applications.
  CDS Annotations: Familiarize yourself with the various annotations available for CDS views, especially those related to draft handling, such as @ObjectModel.draftEnabled, @ObjectModel.draftNode, and others.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on CDS views, draft handling, and best practices for defining views.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SADL_GW_DT_CDS052 error and ensure that your CDS view is correctly defined for its intended use.