How To Fix SBD_MESSAGES391 - Annotation @AbapCatalog.anonymizedWhenDelivered missing for field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBD_MESSAGES - Messages for source based DDIC

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Annotation @AbapCatalog.anonymizedWhenDelivered missing for field &1

What causes this issue?

The field &V1& in a SAP delivered table or structure has data type CHAR
of length 12 and therefore might be a user field.

How to fix this error?

Check if the field is a user field. The data of user fields potentially
have to be anonymized on delivery when used in SAP database tables. Add
the corresponding annotation to set the anonymization indicator
accordingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBD_MESSAGES391 - Annotation @AbapCatalog.anonymizedWhenDelivered missing for field &1 ?

  The SAP error message SBD_MESSAGES391 indicates that there is a missing annotation @AbapCatalog.anonymizedWhenDelivered for a specific field in your ABAP CDS (Core Data Services) view or entity. This annotation is used to specify that the field should be anonymized when the data is delivered to external systems, which is particularly important for compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the field specified in the error message does not have the required annotation. This can happen if:
  
  The field is newly added and the annotation was overlooked.
  The field is part of a legacy system where the annotation was not previously required or implemented.
  There is a misunderstanding of the data handling requirements for that field.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to add the missing annotation to the field in your CDS view or entity definition. Here’s how you can do it:
  
  
  Open the CDS View: Locate the CDS view or entity where the error is occurring.
  
  
  Edit the Field Definition: Find the field that is mentioned in the error message (denoted as &1).
  
  
  Add the Annotation: Add the following annotation to the field definition:
  @AbapCatalog.anonymizedWhenDelivered: true
  For example, if your field is defined as follows:
  field_name : data_type;
  You would modify it to:
  @AbapCatalog.anonymizedWhenDelivered: true
  field_name : data_type;
  
  
  Activate the CDS View: After making the changes, activate the CDS view to apply the modifications.
  
  
  Test the Changes: Run the application or report that was generating the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Annotations in CDS: Annotations in CDS views are metadata that provide additional information about the data model. They can control various aspects of how the data is handled, displayed, or processed.
  Data Protection Compliance: The @AbapCatalog.anonymizedWhenDelivered annotation is part of SAP's efforts to ensure compliance with data protection laws, particularly in scenarios where sensitive data is involved.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information on annotations and their usage in CDS views, refer to the official SAP documentation or the ABAP Development Guide.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your CDS view complies with the necessary data protection requirements.