How To Fix SMTG_AUTHORING003 - CDS View &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMTG_AUTHORING - OutputManagement email template authoring

• Message number: 003

• Message text: CDS View &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMTG_AUTHORING003 - CDS View &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message SMTG_AUTHORING003 indicates that a Core Data Services (CDS) view is not defined or cannot be found in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or use a CDS view that has not been created, has been deleted, or is not activated.
  Causes:
  
  CDS View Not Created: The CDS view you are trying to access has not been created in the system.
  CDS View Deleted: The CDS view may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Activation Issues: The CDS view exists but has not been activated. In SAP, objects must be activated to be usable.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existence: Verify if the CDS view exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant package in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or using transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  
  
  Activate the CDS View: If the CDS view exists but is not activated, activate it. You can do this in the ADT or by using transaction code SE11 or SE80.
  
  
  Check Transport Logs: If the CDS view was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  Recreate the CDS View: If the CDS view is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it based on the original definition.
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name of the CDS view is correctly specified in your code or query. Sometimes, typos or incorrect naming can lead to this 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 database views in a more abstract way.
  ABAP Development Tools (ADT): A set of tools for developing ABAP applications, including the ability to create and manage CDS views.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE80, and SE37 for managing database objects and function modules.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.