How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG156 - Annotation "@ClientHandling.type: #CLIENT_DEPENDENT" is required.

SDDL_PARSER_MSG156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Annotation "@ClientHandling.type: #CLIENT_DEPENDENT" is required.

What causes this issue?

Annotation "@ClientHandling.algorithm: #SESSION_VARIABLE" can only be
used in connection with "@ClientHandling.type: #CLIENT_DEPENDENT".

How to fix this error?

Add the annotation @ClientHandling.type: #CLIENT_DEPENDENT" to the CDS
table function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG156 - Annotation "@ClientHandling.type: #CLIENT_DEPENDENT" is required. ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG156 with the annotation @ClientHandling.type: #CLIENT_DEPENDENT indicates that a certain entity or data structure in your ABAP code is expected to be client-dependent, but the required annotation is missing. This typically occurs in the context of defining data models in SAP's ABAP programming environment, especially when using Core Data Services (CDS) views or similar constructs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Annotation: The error arises when a data entity that is supposed to be client-dependent does not have the required annotation to specify its client handling type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The data model might be incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of the necessary annotations.
  Version Compatibility: If you are using an older version of the ABAP environment or tools, it might not support certain features or annotations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to add the required annotation to your data model. Here’s how you can do it:
  
  
  Locate the Data Definition: Find the CDS view