How To Fix SADL_GW_DT_CDS073 - Annotation &1 requires annotation &2 or &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GW_DT_CDS - Messages CDS Checks

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Annotation &1 requires annotation &2 or &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_GW_DT_CDS073 - Annotation &1 requires annotation &2 or &3. ?

  The SAP error message SADL_GW_DT_CDS073 typically indicates that there is a missing annotation in your Core Data Services (CDS) view or in the associated data model. This error occurs when the system expects a specific annotation to be present but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  The error message states that an annotation (denoted as &1) requires another annotation (denoted as &2 or &3). This usually happens in the context of:
  
  Missing Annotations: The CDS view is missing required annotations that are necessary for the proper functioning of the data model or for the generation of the OData service.
  Incorrect Configuration: The annotations might be incorrectly configured or not aligned with the expected structure of the CDS view.
  Versioning Issues: Sometimes, the error can arise due to version mismatches between the CDS view and the underlying data model or service.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SADL_GW_DT_CDS073 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the CDS View: Open the CDS view in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or SE11 transaction and verify that all required annotations are present. Look for annotations like @AbapCatalog.sqlViewName, @AccessControl.authorizationCheck, @OData.publish, etc.
  
  
  Add Missing Annotations: If you identify any missing annotations that are required by the error message, add them to the CDS view. Ensure that you follow the correct syntax and semantics for the annotations.
  
  
  Review Documentation: Consult the SAP documentation for the specific annotations that are required for your use case. This can provide insights into what annotations are necessary and how they should be structured.
  
  
  Activate the CDS View: After making changes, activate the CDS view to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Check OData Service: If the CDS view is published as an OData service, ensure that the service is correctly registered and activated in the SAP Gateway.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, test the CDS view and the associated OData service to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on CDS views and annotations for best practices and examples.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SADL_GW_DT_CDS073 error message.