How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG317 - Association &1 must be included in the selection list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Association &1 must be included in the selection list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG317 - Association &1 must be included in the selection list ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG317 indicates that there is an issue with the selection list in a query or report where an association (in this case, denoted as &1) is required but not included. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's ABAP programming or when working with Core Data Services (CDS) views.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a CDS view or a query is trying to access data through an association that has not been included in the selection list. Associations in CDS views are used to define relationships between different entities, and if you attempt to access fields from an associated entity without including the association in the selection, SAP will raise this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the association mentioned in the error message is included in the selection list of your CDS view or query. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Association: Look at the error message to identify which association (&1) is causing the issue.
  
  
  Modify the CDS View or Query:
  
  Open the CDS view or the query definition in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or the relevant transaction.
  Ensure that the association is included in the SELECT statement. For example, if your association is named myAssociation, you should include it like this:
  SELECT ...
  myAssociation
  FROM ...
  
  
  
  
  Check the Join Conditions: If the association is a join, ensure that the join conditions are correctly defined and that the associated entity is properly linked.
  
  
  Activate the Changes: After making the necessary changes, activate the CDS view or query.
  
  
  Test the Query: Run the query again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Associations in CDS Views: Associations are defined in CDS views to establish relationships between different entities. They can be used to navigate from one entity to another.
  CDS Annotations: You may also want to check if there are any annotations that might affect the behavior of the associations.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the ABAP documentation for more details on how to work with CDS views and associations.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider checking for any additional constraints or dependencies in your data model that might be affecting the association.