diff --git a/suppliers/package.json b/suppliers/package.json
index 109d8caa..10ce7031 100644
--- a/suppliers/package.json
+++ b/suppliers/package.json
@@ -15,6 +15,9 @@
   },
   "cds": {
     "requires": {
+      "db": {
+        "kind": "sql"
+      },
       "API_BUSINESS_PARTNER": {
         "kind": "odata",
         "model": "srv/external/API_BUSINESS_PARTNER"