How To Fix SODPS004 - Annotation &1 (view) depends on undefined annotation &2 (view)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SODPS - Central Components for Operatioinal Data Provisioning

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Annotation &1 (view) depends on undefined annotation &2 (view)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SODPS004 - Annotation &1 (view) depends on undefined annotation &2 (view) ?

  The SAP error message SODPS004 indicates that there is an issue with the annotations in your SAP Data Warehouse or SAP HANA views. Specifically, it means that a certain annotation (denoted as &1) in a view is dependent on another annotation (denoted as &2) that has not been defined or is not available.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Annotations: The primary cause of this error is that the annotation that the first view depends on is not defined in the system. This could happen if the annotation was deleted, not created, or if there is a typo in the annotation name.
  Incorrect View Configuration: The views may not be properly configured to reference the required annotations.
  Transport Issues: If the views or annotations were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing annotations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Annotation Definitions: Verify that the annotation &2 is defined in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant view or the annotation definition in the SAP HANA Studio or SAP Web IDE.
  Correct References: If the annotation is defined but the reference in the view is incorrect, update the view to reference the correct annotation.
  Create Missing Annotations: If the annotation does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you follow the correct syntax and structure for defining annotations in SAP.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the missing annotations.
  Rebuild Views: In some cases, it may be necessary to rebuild the views that are causing the error to ensure that they are correctly referencing the annotations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for details on how to define and manage annotations in SAP HANA views.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for troubleshooting specific issues related to annotations and views.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling annotations in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SODPS004 error and ensure that your views are correctly configured with the necessary annotations.