How To Fix SD_CDS_ENTITY057 - Updating ROOTNODE_REF metadata field of entity & from '&' to '&'

SD_CDS_ENTITY057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_CDS_ENTITY - Messages for STOBS/entities

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Updating ROOTNODE_REF metadata field of entity & from '&' to '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_CDS_ENTITY057 - Updating ROOTNODE_REF metadata field of entity & from '&' to '&' ?

  The SAP error message SD_CDS_ENTITY057 typically occurs in the context of SAP S/4HANA when there is an issue with updating the metadata of a Core Data Services (CDS) entity. This error message indicates that there is a problem with the ROOTNODE_REF metadata field of a specific entity, which is being attempted to be updated from one value to another.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error may arise due to inconsistencies in the data model or the underlying database. This can happen if there are changes in the structure of the CDS view or if the data in the database does not match the expected format.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS entity was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be discrepancies in the metadata that lead to this error.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the CDS entity or if the entity has been modified in a