Error
Error Code:
5146
SAP S/4HANA Error 5146: Excessive Annotations Added
Description
This error indicates that the SAP S/4HANA system's annotation manager has reached its capacity limit for storing or processing annotations. It typically occurs when a large number of UI adaptations, custom fields, or extensibility elements are created or loaded, exceeding predefined system thresholds for metadata management.
Error Message
ERR_TEXT_COMMON_TOO_MANY_ANNOTATIONS_ADDED
Known Causes
4 known causesExtensive UI Adaptations
Users or administrators have created a high volume of custom fields, UI elements, or adaptations using Fiori extensibility tools, consuming significant annotation resources.
Automated Extensibility Overload
Automated processes, integrations, or data migrations are programmatically adding annotations, potentially creating duplicates or exceeding limits without proper management.
Configuration Mismanagement
Incorrect configuration settings or a lack of lifecycle management for custom developments lead to an accumulation of unused or redundant annotations over time.
System Resource Limits
The underlying system or database has reached its capacity for managing annotation metadata, impacting the annotation manager's ability to process new entries.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Identify and Remove Redundant Annotations in ABAP Development advanced
This solution involves directly addressing the source of excessive annotations within custom ABAP code.
1
Identify custom ABAP objects (classes, structures, data elements, etc.) that are exhibiting the error. This often requires debugging the transaction or program that triggers the error and tracing back to the problematic development object.
2
Within the identified ABAP object, review the annotations. Look for annotations that are duplicated, unnecessary, or have been added without a clear purpose. Common culprits include redundant `@mandatory` or `@readonly` annotations, or annotations that are implicitly handled by the system.
3
Use the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse or the ABAP Workbench (SE80) to edit the ABAP object.
4
Carefully remove the identified redundant annotations. Ensure that you do not remove essential annotations that are required for the functionality or data integrity.
Example of removing a redundant annotation in ABAP:
Before:
abap
@AbapCatalog.sqlViewName: 'CVIEW'
@AbapCatalog.compiler.compare: true
@AbapCatalog.compiler.compare: true " Redundant annotation"
@EndUserText.label: 'My Data'
@ObjectModel.foreignKey.constraint: 'FK_TO_OTHER_TABLE'
@ObjectModel.readOnly: true
@ObjectModel.readOnly: true " Redundant annotation"
@MyCustomAnnotation
define view my_view as select from my_table {
key field1,
field2
};
After:
abap
@AbapCatalog.sqlViewName: 'CVIEW'
@AbapCatalog.compiler.compare: true
@EndUserText.label: 'My Data'
@ObjectModel.foreignKey.constraint: 'FK_TO_OTHER_TABLE'
@ObjectModel.readOnly: true
@MyCustomAnnotation
define view my_view as select from my_table {
key field1,
field2
};
5
Activate the modified ABAP object. If the error was caused by a specific view or CDS entity, re-activate that object and any dependent objects.
6
Test the transaction or program that previously failed to ensure the error is resolved.
2. Review and Clean Up Annotations in CDS Views medium
Focuses on cleaning up annotations within CDS views, a common source of this error.
1
Identify the specific CDS view(s) that are causing the 'Excessive Annotations Added' error. This can often be determined from the application logs or by debugging the code execution.
2
Open the problematic CDS view(s) using the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse.
3
Carefully examine all annotations applied to the CDS view, its elements, and associations. Look for any duplicate annotations, or annotations that are not strictly necessary for the view's definition or functionality.
4
Remove any identified redundant or unnecessary annotations. For example, if `@ObjectModel.foreignKey.constraint` is specified and a valid foreign key relationship already exists in the underlying database tables, it might be redundant.
Example of removing a redundant annotation:
Before:
sql
@AbapCatalog.sqlViewName: 'MYVIEW'
@AbapCatalog.compiler.compare: true
@ObjectModel.foreignKey.constraint: 'FK_TO_OTHER_TABLE'
@ObjectModel.foreignKey.constraint: 'FK_TO_OTHER_TABLE' // Redundant
@EndUserText.label: 'My CDS View'
define view my_cds_view as select from my_table {
key field1,
field2
};
After:
sql
@AbapCatalog.sqlViewName: 'MYVIEW'
@AbapCatalog.compiler.compare: true
@ObjectModel.foreignKey.constraint: 'FK_TO_OTHER_TABLE'
@EndUserText.label: 'My CDS View'
define view my_cds_view as select from my_table {
key field1,
field2
};
5
Save and activate the modified CDS view.
6
If the error was related to a transactional app or Fiori app, re-deploy or re-activate the relevant application components to pick up the changes.
3. System-Level Annotation Cleanup (Advanced) advanced
This is a more involved solution that might be necessary if the root cause is not immediately apparent in custom code.
1
Consult SAP Notes and KBA's related to error code 5146. SAP frequently releases updates and corrections for such issues. Search for 'SAP Note 5146' and 'KBA 5146' in the SAP Support Portal.
2
If a relevant SAP Note or KBA is found, follow the instructions meticulously. This might involve applying specific support packages, manual corrections, or running specific reports provided by SAP.
3
Consider reviewing system-generated annotations or annotations applied by standard SAP objects. While less common, a system bug or misconfiguration could lead to this error.
4
If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through custom code review or SAP Notes, consider raising an incident with SAP Support. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the exact error message, the transaction/program where it occurs, and any relevant custom code or system configurations.