How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG446 - Case expressions not allowed in projection views

SDDL_PARSER_MSG446 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Case expressions not allowed in projection views

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG446 - Case expressions not allowed in projection views ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG446 indicates that there is an issue with the use of CASE expressions in projection views within the SAP system. Projection views are a type of view in SAP that allows you to define a subset of fields from a data source, and they are typically used for performance optimization and data abstraction.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because CASE expressions are not supported in projection views. Projection views are designed to be simple and efficient, and the inclusion of complex expressions like CASE can lead to performance issues and complications in data retrieval.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Remove CASE Expressions: Review the projection view definition and remove any CASE expressions. Instead, consider using simpler expressions or calculations that are supported in projection views.
  
  
  Use Alternative Views: If you need to implement conditional logic, consider using other types of views, such as calculation views or analytical