How To Fix CFD_REGISTRY_UI056 - Association Target entry &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REGISTRY_UI - Custom Fields: Registry UI Messages

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Association Target entry &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_UI056 - Association Target entry &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_UI056, which states "Association Target entry &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Cloud Application Programming (CAP) model or when working with the SAP Fiori elements. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create an association or a target entry in a data model that already exists, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing association or target entry with the same identifier in the data model.
  Model Definition Issues: There may be issues in the way the data model is defined, such as incorrect annotations or duplicate definitions in the metadata.
  Data Consistency: If the data model is being updated or modified, there might be inconsistencies that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the data model definitions to ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the association target.