How To Fix SD_CDS_ENTITY046 - Field &1 is still used in projection list in entity &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_CDS_ENTITY - Messages for STOBS/entities

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Field &1 is still used in projection list in entity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_CDS_ENTITY046 - Field &1 is still used in projection list in entity &2 ?

  The SAP error message SD_CDS_ENTITY046 indicates that a field (denoted as &1) is still being referenced in the projection list of a Core Data Services (CDS) view (denoted as &2), even though it has been marked for removal or is no longer valid in the context of the CDS view definition.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  A field has been removed from the underlying data model or has been deprecated.
  The CDS view has not been updated to reflect this change, leading to a mismatch between the projection list and the actual fields available in the data source.
  There may be a lingering reference to the field in the CDS view definition that needs to be cleaned up.
  
  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 transaction (e.g., SE11, SE80).
  Review the projection list of the CDS view to identify the field &1 that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Remove or Update the Field:
  
  If the field is no longer needed, remove it from the projection list.
  If the field is still required but has been renamed or replaced, update the projection list to use the correct field.
  
  
  
  Activate the CDS View:
  
  After making the necessary changes, activate the CDS view to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If the CDS view is used in other views or reports, ensure that those dependencies are also updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Execute the CDS view to verify that the error has been resolved and that the view returns the expected results.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) are a way to define semantic data models in SAP. They allow for the creation of complex data models that can be consumed by various applications.
  Projection List: The projection list in a CDS view defines which fields are selected and returned when the view is queried.
  ABAP Development Tools (ADT): A set of tools for developing ABAP applications, including the ability to create and manage CDS views.
  
  If you continue to encounter issues after following these steps, consider checking SAP Notes or consulting with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.