A method for propagating a structure query language (SQL) association can include determining, based at least on a syntax of a SQL create view statement, that a SQL association requires propagation to a SQL view associated with the SQL create view statement. The SQL association can combine data from at least a first data model and a second data model at a database. The SQL view can comprise at least a portion of the combined data. An association information data structure can be generated for storing information corresponding to a definition of the SQL association. The SQL create view statement can be executed based on the association information data structure. Related systems and articles of manufacture, including computer program products, are also disclose.