How To Fix CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK031 - Association Alias &1 must be unique within CDS View &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK - Custom Fields: Messages for Registry Check

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Association Alias &1 must be unique within CDS View &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK031 - Association Alias &1 must be unique within CDS View &2 ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK031 indicates that there is a problem with the association alias in a Core Data Services (CDS) view. Specifically, it states that the association alias (denoted as &1) must be unique within the context of the specified CDS view (denoted as &2). This error typically arises when there are multiple associations defined in the CDS view that share the same alias name.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Alias Names: The most common cause of this error is that two or more associations in the CDS view are defined with the same alias name. Each association must have a unique identifier to avoid confusion during data retrieval.
  Copy-Paste Errors: Sometimes, this can happen due to copy-pasting code snippets without changing the alias names.
  Inconsistent Naming Conventions: If there are no clear naming conventions, it can lead to unintentional duplication of alias names.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  Identify Duplicate Aliases: Review the CDS view definition and identify all the associations. Look for any duplicate alias names.
  Rename Aliases: Change the alias names of the associations to ensure that each one is unique. For example, if you have two associations named to_customer, you could rename them to to_customer_1 and to_customer_2.
  Check for Inherited Aliases: If your CDS view is inheriting from another view, ensure that the inherited associations do not conflict with the aliases in your current view.
  Test the Changes: After making the changes, activate the CDS view and check if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  CDS Views: Core Data Services (CDS) is a framework for defining and consuming semantically rich data models in SAP. It allows for the creation of views that can be consumed by various applications.
  Associations in CDS: Associations are used to define relationships between different entities in a CDS view. They are similar to foreign keys in traditional database design.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the official SAP documentation on CDS views and associations, which provides guidelines on best practices and naming conventions.
  
  By ensuring that all association aliases are unique within the CDS view, you should be able to resolve the CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK031 error.