How To Fix WF_CONT026 - Element &1 is a reserved word within the CDS view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF_CONT - Workflow Container, Definition Time and Runtime

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Element &1 is a reserved word within the CDS view

What causes this issue?

The element cannot be used in a CDS view because the name is reserved.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please change the element name. Reserved words can be viewed in table
TRESE (SE16).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_CONT026 - Element &1 is a reserved word within the CDS view ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WF_CONT026 Element &1 is a reserved word within the CDS view
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or activate a CDS (Core Data Services) view and one of the element names (fields or columns) used in the CDS view is a reserved keyword in the CDS or ABAP SQL syntax. Reserved words are predefined terms that have special meaning in the language and cannot be used as identifiers (such as element names, table names, or aliases).
  For example, using names like SELECT, FROM, WHERE, GROUP, ORDER, USER, DATE, etc., as element names in a CDS view will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the element: Change the element name to a non-reserved word. For example, instead of DATE, use DATE_VALUE or MY_DATE.
  Use aliases carefully: If you are using aliases in your CDS view, ensure they do not clash with reserved keywords.
  Check SAP reserved keywords list: Refer to the official SAP documentation or ABAP SQL reserved keywords list to avoid using these words.
  Use double quotes (not recommended): In some cases, you can enclose the element name in double quotes to force the use of reserved words, but this is generally discouraged because it can lead to maintenance and compatibility issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Reserved Words in CDS: SAP CDS has a set of reserved keywords inherited from SQL and ABAP SQL. These include SQL commands, functions, and system-defined terms.
  SAP Help Portal: You can find the list of reserved keywords in the SAP Help documentation for ABAP CDS or ABAP SQL.
  Naming Conventions: Follow SAP naming conventions for CDS elements to avoid conflicts.
  Error Message Documentation: You can check the message class WF_CONT in transaction SE91 for more details on the error message.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WF_CONT026 Element &1 is a reserved word within the CDS view
  
  
  Cause
  Element name in CDS view is a reserved keyword
  
  
  Solution
  Rename the element to a non-reserved word; avoid using SQL/ABAP reserved keywords
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP documentation for reserved keywords; avoid double quotes unless necessary
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact element name causing the issue, I can help suggest an alternative name.