How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG506 - Virtual fields are not allowed in on conditions of associations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Virtual fields are not allowed in on conditions of associations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG506 - Virtual fields are not allowed in on conditions of associations ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG506 indicates that there is an issue with the use of virtual fields in the "on" conditions of associations in your data model. This error typically arises when you are trying to define an association in a CDS (Core Data Services) view or a similar context where virtual fields (fields that are not directly stored in the database but are derived or calculated) are not permitted in the join conditions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the attempt to use a virtual field in the ON clause of an association. In SAP's CDS views, associations are used to define relationships between different entities, and the ON condition specifies how these entities are linked. Virtual fields, being derived and not directly part of the underlying database table structure, cannot be used in these conditions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Virtual Field: Review