How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG118 - In view extends, no INNER JOIN must be used

SDDL_PARSER_MSG118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 118

• Message text: In view extends, no INNER JOIN must be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG118 - In view extends, no INNER JOIN must be used ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG118 indicates that there is an issue with the way you are trying to define a view in the SAP system, specifically when using the ABAP Dictionary (DDIC) to create or modify a view. The error message states: "In view extends, no INNER JOIN must be used." This typically occurs when you are trying to extend a view that is already defined, and you are attempting to use an INNER JOIN in the definition of that extended view.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the use of an INNER JOIN in a view extension. In SAP, when you extend a view, you are expected to use a LEFT OUTER JOIN instead of an INNER JOIN. This is because the view extension is meant to add additional fields to the existing view without filtering out any records that do not match the join condition.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error,