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: