How To Fix SAPI_EXTRACTOR_MSG500 - Initial CDS entity was supplied to the DCLS-DDLS extractor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPI_EXTRACTOR_MSG - Messages for API extractors

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Initial CDS entity was supplied to the DCLS-DDLS extractor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPI_EXTRACTOR_MSG500 - Initial CDS entity was supplied to the DCLS-DDLS extractor ?

  The SAP error message SAPI_EXTRACTOR_MSG500 indicates that there is an issue with the Data Class Library Service (DCLS) Data Definition Language Service (DDLS) extractor when it is supplied with an initial Core Data Services (CDS) entity. This error typically arises in the context of data extraction processes, particularly when working with CDS views in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect CDS Entity: The CDS entity provided to the extractor may not be correctly defined or may not be compatible with the expected input for the DCLS-DDLS extractor.
  Missing Annotations: The CDS view may lack necessary annotations that are required for the extractor to function properly.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model, such as missing associations or incorrect data types.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system or the components involved may not support the specific features or annotations used in the CDS