How To Fix SWF_FLEX_DEF133 - CDS view '&' can't be analyzed. (Type not found)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_DEF -

• Message number: 133

• Message text: CDS view '&' can't be analyzed. (Type not found)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_DEF133 - CDS view '&' can't be analyzed. (Type not found) ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_DEF133 indicates that there is an issue with a Core Data Services (CDS) view in the SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the CDS view cannot be analyzed because the type is not found. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Inactive CDS View: The CDS view referenced in the error message may not exist in the system or may be inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS view was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, or dependencies may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view or its underlying objects.
  Incorrect Naming or Typo: There may be a typo in the name of the CDS view or the associated type.
  Dependency Issues: The CDS view may depend on other objects (like tables, other views, or types) that are not available or have been deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existence and Activation:
  
  Go to the ABAP Development Workbench (transaction SE11 or SE80) and check if the CDS view exists.
  If it exists, ensure that it is activated. You can activate it by selecting the view and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the CDS view was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or missing objects.
  Ensure that all dependent objects are also transported.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view and its underlying objects. You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Correct Naming:
  
  Double-check the name of the CDS view in your code or configuration to ensure there are no typos.
  
  
  
  Dependency Check:
  
  Review the dependencies of the CDS view to ensure that all required objects are available and activated. You can use transaction SE11 to check the dependencies of the CDS view.
  
  
  
  Recreate the CDS View:
  
  If the CDS view is corrupted or cannot be fixed, consider recreating it from scratch.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining semantically rich data models in SAP. CDS views are used to define database views that can be consumed in various applications.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (for checking and activating CDS views).
  SE80: Object Navigator (for navigating and managing various objects).
  SU53: Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to CDS views and this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Development team for further assistance.