How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG459 - Target of text association must be a CDS view or projection view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 459

• Message text: Target of text association must be a CDS view or projection view

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG459 - Target of text association must be a CDS view or projection view ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG459 indicates that there is an issue with the target of a text association in a Core Data Services (CDS) view. Specifically, the error states that the target of the text association must be a CDS view or a projection view, but it seems that the target you are trying to associate is not one of these.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Target Type: The target specified in the text association is not a valid CDS view or projection view. This could happen if you are trying to associate a text with a table or a non-CDS object.
  Syntax Error: There might be a syntax error in the definition of the CDS view or the text association itself.
  Missing Annotations: The required annotations for text association might be missing or incorrectly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Target Definition: Ensure that the target of the text association is indeed a CDS view or a projection view. You can do this by reviewing the definition of the target object.
  Correct Syntax: Review the syntax of your CDS view and the text association. Make sure that you are following the correct syntax as per the CDS guidelines.
  Use Proper Annotations: Ensure that you are using the correct annotations for text associations. For example, you should use @ObjectModel.text.association to define the text association properly.
  Review Documentation: Consult the SAP documentation for CDS views and text associations to ensure that you are following best practices and guidelines.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, activate the CDS view and test it to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining and consuming semantically rich data models in SAP. CDS views can be used to define complex queries and data models.
  Text Associations: Text associations in CDS views allow you to link a text table to a data table, enabling the retrieval of descriptive texts based on keys.
  SAP Notes and Community: If the issue persists, consider checking SAP Notes or the SAP Community for similar issues and solutions provided by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG459 and successfully define your text association in the CDS view.