How to copy the code of a CDS View and customize/edit it?

[SAPSupport]

May we know how can we copy code and if we want to customize anything according to client requirement in the code how can we do it? It is editable?

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[SAPSupport · Accepted solution]

Currently it's not possible to see the code behind a CDS view and neither copy or edit it.

However, if you're looking for extensibility possibilities, extensibility covers many topics that enable customers and partners to adapt standard business software to their business requirements. You can find more information in SAP Help Portal - Extensibility.

The Custom CDS Views app provides the possibility to build your own content based on Virtual Data Model as well as on other custom content. I'll share with you some useful documentation about this topic.

1. Custom CDS Views - Getting Started
2. Custom CDS Views - Modeling Rules
3. Custom CDS Views - Creating

In other hand, the Custom Analytical Queries is a tool used for reporting and analysis. This tool transforms and organizes raw data delivered from business documents into a meaningful grid. Check the documentation about How to Create Analytical Queries.