How To Fix /SAPCND/GENERATOR289 - Generation of an &1 object failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/GENERATOR -

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Generation of an &1 object failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/GENERATOR289 - Generation of an &1 object failed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/GENERATOR289 Generation of an &1 object failed typically indicates that there was an issue during the generation of a specific object in the SAP system, often related to the SAP Converged Data Model (CDM) or other related components. The &1 placeholder usually represents the type of object that failed to generate, such as a CDS view, a table, or another database object.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Dependencies: The object you are trying to generate may depend on other objects that are not available or have errors.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the generation may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the object.
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors in the code or configuration related to the object.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the underlying database, such as connectivity problems or database constraints.
  Transport Issues: If the object is being transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport request.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to generation failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that all dependent objects are available and correctly configured. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check for dependencies.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the generation. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP debugger, you can try to debug the generation process to identify the exact point of failure.
  Check Syntax: Review the code or configuration for any syntax errors. If it’s a CDS view, you can use the CDS view editor to check for errors.
  Database Logs: Check the database logs for any errors that might indicate connectivity issues or constraints that are being violated.
  Transport Logs: If the issue is related to a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might provide more context.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE80, SE37 (for function modules), and SE38 (for report execution).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you have a support contract, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /SAPCND/GENERATOR289 error message.