How To Fix SMTG_AUTHORING002 - No CDS View provided. Email Templates without CDS View are not supported.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMTG_AUTHORING - OutputManagement email template authoring

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No CDS View provided. Email Templates without CDS View are not supported.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMTG_AUTHORING002 - No CDS View provided. Email Templates without CDS View are not supported. ?

  The error message SMTG_AUTHORING002 in SAP indicates that an email template you are trying to use does not have an associated Core Data Services (CDS) view. This is a requirement for email templates in certain SAP applications, particularly in the context of SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The email template you are trying to create or use does not have a CDS view defined.
  The system requires a CDS view to fetch data dynamically for the email content.
  The template may have been created in a way that does not comply with the requirements for dynamic data retrieval.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Create or Assign a CDS View:
  
  Ensure that your email template is linked to a valid CDS view. You may need to create a new CDS view that retrieves the necessary data for your email template.
  If you already have a CDS view, make sure it is correctly defined and accessible.
  
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of your email template in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up to use a CDS view.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or application where the email template is defined and checking the settings.
  
  
  
  Use Standard Templates:
  
  If you are unsure about creating a CDS view, consider using standard email templates provided by SAP that are already configured with the necessary CDS views.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for email templates and CDS views to understand the requirements and best practices for creating and using them.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the email template to ensure that it works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining and consuming semantically rich data models in SAP. CDS views are used to define data models that can be consumed by various applications, including email templates.
  Email Template Configuration: Email templates in SAP can be configured to include dynamic content, which is often sourced from CDS views. This allows for personalized and context-aware communications.
  SAP Notes and Community: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to this error message, and consider visiting the SAP Community for discussions and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMTG_AUTHORING002 error and successfully use email templates in your SAP environment.