How To Fix SMTG_AUTHORING004 - CDS View &1 is not released or it is deprecated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMTG_AUTHORING - OutputManagement email template authoring

• Message number: 004

• Message text: CDS View &1 is not released or it is deprecated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMTG_AUTHORING004 - CDS View &1 is not released or it is deprecated ?

  The SAP error message SMTG_AUTHORING004 indicates that a Core Data Services (CDS) view is either not released or has been deprecated. This error typically arises when you attempt to use a CDS view that is not available for consumption in your current context, such as in a query or an application.
  Cause:
  
  Not Released: The CDS view has not been marked as released, meaning it is still in development or testing and not intended for production use.
  Deprecated: The CDS view has been marked as deprecated, indicating that it is no longer recommended for use and may be removed in future releases.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the CDS view.
  Transport Issues: The CDS view may not have been transported correctly to the system you are working in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Release Status:
  
  Verify if the CDS view is released. You can do this by checking the view in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or using transaction code SE11 or SE80.
  If it is not released, you may need to contact the developer or the team responsible for the CDS view to have it released.
  
  
  
  Check for Deprecation:
  
  If the view is deprecated, check the documentation or release notes to find out the recommended alternative. SAP often provides new views or alternatives when deprecating older ones.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that your user has the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view. You may need to consult with your security team to verify your roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If you are working in a non-development environment (like QA or Production), ensure that the CDS view has been properly transported from the development environment. You can check the transport logs or consult with your transport management team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation related to the CDS view for any additional information or changes that may affect its usage.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the CDS view to see if there are any underlying issues that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining and consuming semantically rich data models in SAP systems.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to the specific CDS view or the error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community for insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.