How To Fix SD_CDS_ENTITY032 - A container must define a signature (fieldlist) or a selectlist

SD_CDS_ENTITY032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_CDS_ENTITY - Messages for STOBS/entities

• Message number: 032

• Message text: A container must define a signature (fieldlist) or a selectlist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_CDS_ENTITY032 - A container must define a signature (fieldlist) or a selectlist ?

  The SAP error message SD_CDS_ENTITY032 indicates that there is an issue with a Core Data Services (CDS) view definition in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that a container must define a signature (field list) or a select list. This typically occurs when the CDS view is not properly defined, leading to issues when trying to execute or activate it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field List or Select List: The CDS view is expected to have either a field list (signature) or a select list defined, but neither is provided.
  Incorrect Syntax: There may be a syntax error in the CDS view definition that prevents the system from recognizing the field list or select list.
  Inconsistent Annotations: Annotations that are required for the CDS view might be missing or incorrectly specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the CDS View Definition:
  
  Open the CDS view in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or the relevant