How find whether a standard CDS view available and how

Finding out if a standard CDS view is available in your SAP S/4HANA system and how to use it involves a few key approaches:

1. SAP API Business Hub

• Search: The SAP API Business Hub (https://api.sap.com/) is a great starting point. It provides a catalog of SAP-published APIs and CDS views. You can search by keywords (e.g., "GL Account Hierarchy") to find relevant CDS views.
• Documentation: If a CDS view is available, you'll find detailed documentation, including the view's structure, fields, and how to use it in your applications.

2. Fiori App: "View Browser"

• Access: In your S/4HANA system, launch the Fiori Launchpad and search for the "View Browser" app.
• Search and Filter: Use the search bar and filters to find CDS views by name, description, or associated business area.
• View Details: The app provides information about the view's properties, data source, and fields.

3. ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse

• CDS View Search: In ADT, you can search for CDS views within your S/4HANA system. Use the search function (Ctrl + Shift + A or Cmd + Shift + A) and enter the view name or relevant keywords.
• Data Preview: ADT allows you to preview data from the CDS view, which helps you understand its structure and content.

4. SE11 (ABAP Dictionary)

• Display Database View: In transaction SE11, enter the name of the CDS view (prefixed with "I_" for interface views) and display it as a database view. This shows the view's definition and underlying tables.

5. Transaction SDDLAR (Data Definition Language Browser)

• Browse CDS Views: This transaction provides a comprehensive overview of CDS views in your system. You can browse by package or use the search function.

Important Considerations:

• Naming Conventions: Standard CDS views typically start with "I_" (interface views) or "C_" (consumption views).
• Release Dependency: The availability of specific CDS views may depend on your SAP S/4HANA release and support package level.
• Authorization: Ensure that your user has the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view in S/4HANA and to consume it in SAC.

By using these methods, you can effectively determine if a standard CDS view exists in your system, understand its structure, and leverage it to extract data for your SAP Analytics Cloud reports.