<p>You're hitting a bug or an unexpected behavior in the DLT-Meta package. Normally, the <code>cdc_apply_changes</code> feature shouldn't require a <code>.ddl</code> schema file, especially if you're relying on schema evolution.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Check the package version</strong>: Ensure you're using the latest version of the DLT-Meta package. Sometimes, bugs are fixed in newer releases.</li>
<li><strong>Look for a workaround</strong>: If the schema file is being incorrectly required, see if there's a way to bypass this by providing a minimal or empty schema file as a temporary fix.</li>
<li><strong>Reach out to support</strong>: If it seems like a bug, reporting it to the maintainers of the DLT-Meta package might help. They might already have a fix or workaround.</li>
</ul>
<p>In the meantime, consider testing with a simple schema file to keep your pipeline moving forward.</p>