How To Fix SCDS_ATC_CHECKS004 - Association &2 for &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Association &2 for &1 not found

What causes this issue?

Referenced association doesn't exist.

How to fix this error?

Use an existing association.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCDS_ATC_CHECKS004 - Association &2 for &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message SCDS_ATC_CHECKS004 indicates that there is an issue with an association that is expected but not found in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the ABAP Test Cockpit (ATC) or Code Inspector, where the system is trying to validate or check certain associations between objects (like classes, interfaces, or other entities) and cannot find the expected association.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Association: The most common cause is that the association defined in the code or configuration does not exist in the database or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the way associations are defined in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Transport Issues: If the code or configuration was transported from another system, it might not have included all necessary objects or associations.
  Development Errors: Errors in the development of the ABAP code or data model can lead to this issue, especially if the code references an association that has not been properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Definitions: Verify that the association mentioned in the error message is correctly defined in the ABAP Dictionary. Ensure that both the source and target objects exist and are correctly linked.
  Recreate Association: If the association is missing, you may need to recreate it in the ABAP Dictionary or the relevant data model.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported into the target system.
  Code Review: Review the ABAP code that is triggering the error to ensure that it is correctly referencing the associations. Look for typos or incorrect references.
  Run ATC Checks: After making changes, run the ABAP Test Cockpit checks again to see if the issue persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Dictionary: Familiarize yourself with the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) to understand how associations are defined and managed.
  ATC Configuration: Review the configuration of the ABAP Test Cockpit to ensure that it is set up correctly for your development environment.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on how associations work in ABAP and how to troubleshoot related issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a colleague who has experience with ABAP development and the ABAP Test Cockpit.