How To Fix SCDS_ATC_CHECKS000 - Referenced Objects in CDS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCDS_ATC_CHECKS - Messages for CDS related ATC checks

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Referenced Objects in CDS

What causes this issue?

This check reports usages of not existing elements, parameters,
associations within annotations values with following types: elementRef,
keyElementRef, parameterRef and associationRef, entityRef.
elementRef annotations allow referencing select list entries including
key elements and exposed associations from the select list. Path
expressions which start with the exposed associations are also allowed.
keyElementRef annotations allow referencing only key elements from the
select list of the CDS view.
parameterRef annotations allow referencing parameters of the CDS view.
associationRef annotations allow referencing exposed associations of the
CDS view. Path expressions which start with an exposed association and
end with a public association of the target entity are also allowed.
entityRef annotations allow referencing CDS artifacts like CDS views,
CDS table functions, etc.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCDS_ATC_CHECKS000 - Referenced Objects in CDS ?

  The SAP error message SCDS_ATC_CHECKS000 typically relates to issues with referenced objects in Core Data Services (CDS) views. This error can occur during the activation or validation of a CDS view when the system cannot find or resolve the referenced objects, such as tables, views, or other CDS entities.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Objects: The referenced tables or views do not exist in the system or are not activated.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the CDS view definition.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view or its dependencies were transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the referenced objects.
  Inconsistent Data Model: Changes in the underlying data model that are not reflected in the CDS view can lead to this error.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that all referenced tables, views, and other CDS entities exist in the system and are activated.
  Review Naming: Double-check the names of the referenced objects in the CDS view definition for any typos or incorrect references.
  Activate Dependencies: Ensure that all dependent objects are activated. You can do this by activating the referenced objects manually.
  Check Transport Requests: If the CDS view was transported, ensure that all related objects were included in the transport request and are present in the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the referenced objects.
  Rebuild the CDS View: If the issue persists, consider recreating the CDS view or modifying it to remove the problematic references.
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  CDS Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on Core Data Services for best practices and guidelines on defining and managing CDS views.
  Debugging Tools: Use tools like the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse to analyze the CDS view and its dependencies more effectively.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SCDS_ATC_CHECKS000 error in your SAP system.