How To Fix SADL_GW_DT_CDS088 - valueHelpDefinition: Element '&1' for value help '&2' is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GW_DT_CDS - Messages CDS Checks

• Message number: 088

• Message text: valueHelpDefinition: Element '&1' for value help '&2' is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_GW_DT_CDS088 - valueHelpDefinition: Element '&1' for value help '&2' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SADL_GW_DT_CDS088 indicates that there is an issue with the value help definition for a specific element in a Core Data Services (CDS) view. This error typically arises when the value help for a particular field is not correctly defined or is missing.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Element Definition: The element specified in the error message (&1) may not be defined correctly in the CDS view or may not exist.
  Missing Value Help: The value help (&2) for the specified element may not be implemented or is incorrectly configured.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the data types of the field and the value help.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the value help.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view or its associated value help was recently transported, there may be inconsistencies in the transport.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Element Definition:
  
  Verify that the element (&1) is correctly defined in the CDS view. Ensure that it exists and is spelled correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Value Help Configuration:
  
  Check the value help (&2) definition in the CDS view. Ensure that it is properly configured and that the associated data source is available.
  
  
  
  Data Type Verification:
  
  Ensure that the data types of the field and the value help match. If there is a mismatch, correct it in the CDS view.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the value help. You may need to check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if all related objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the objects or check for missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SE11 or SE80 to analyze the CDS view and its associated value help. You can also use transaction SE37 to check the function module if the value help is implemented as a function.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues with specific versions of SAP that have been documented.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining semantically rich data models in SAP. Understanding how to create and manage CDS views is essential for troubleshooting related issues.
  Value Help: Value help is a feature in SAP that provides users with a list of possible values for a field. It is often implemented using CDS views or function modules.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on CDS views and value help implementation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SADL_GW_DT_CDS088 error message.