How To Fix SCDS_ATC_DDLX_SYNT069 - Association '&1' for '&2' not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCDS_ATC_DDLX_SYNT - Message class for Metadata Extension Syntax Checks

• Message number: 069

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

What causes this issue?

Referenced association doesn't exist in the annotated view.

How to fix this error?

Use an existing association from the annotated view. The association
should be part of the select list of the annotated view.

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_DDLX_SYNT069 - Association '&1' for '&2' not found ?

  The SAP error message SCDS_ATC_DDLX_SYNT069 typically indicates that there is an issue with an association in your ABAP CDS (Core Data Services) view. Specifically, the error message states that an association (denoted as &1) for a particular entity (denoted as &2) could not be found. This usually occurs during the activation or validation of a CDS view.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Association Definition: The association you are trying to reference in your CDS view is not defined or is incorrectly defined.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the association name or the entity name.
  Incorrect Namespace: The association might be defined in a different namespace or package that is not accessible from the current context.
  Dependency Issues: The CDS view might depend on another view or table that has not been activated or is not available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Association Definition: Ensure that the association you are referencing is correctly defined in the CDS view. Verify that the association name matches exactly with what is defined.
  Example:
  define association to AnotherEntity as _AnotherEntity
  on $projection.EntityID = _AnotherEntity.EntityID
  
  
  Verify Entity Names: Double-check the names of the entities involved in the association. Ensure that they are spelled correctly and that they exist.
  
  
  Check for Activation: Make sure that all dependent objects (like other CDS views or tables) are activated. If a dependent object is not activated, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Namespace and Package: Ensure that the CDS view and the associated entities are in the correct namespace and package. If they are in different packages, ensure that the necessary authorizations and visibility are set.
  
  
  Re-activate the CDS View: Sometimes, simply reactivating the CDS view can resolve the issue, especially if there were recent changes to the associated entities.
  
  
  Check for Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model (like renaming or removing entities), ensure that the CDS view is updated accordingly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  ABAP Development Tools: Use the ABAP Development Tools in Eclipse to get more insights into the error. The tools provide better syntax checking and can help identify issues in your CDS definitions.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on CDS views and associations for more detailed information on how to define and use them correctly.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.