How To Fix CL_RAP_OPXY_EDMX_MSG018 - Entity Type Property & Type & is not valid

CL_RAP_OPXY_EDMX_MSG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_RAP_OPXY_EDMX_MSG -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Entity Type Property & Type & is not valid

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CL_RAP_OPXY_EDMX_MSG018 - Details

• The SAP error message CL_RAP_OPXY_EDMX_MSG018 typically indicates that there is an issue with the entity type property and its type in the context of the RAP (Rapid Application Programming) model. This error can occur during the development or execution of an application that uses the RAP framework, particularly when working with OData services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Property Definition: The property defined in the entity type may not match the expected data type or may not be defined correctly in the metadata.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies between the entity type definition in the ABAP code and the corresponding OData service metadata.
  Missing Annotations: Required annotations for the entity type or its properties may be missing, leading to validation errors.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type specified for the property may not be compatible with the expected type in the OData service.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Entity Type Definition: Review the entity type definition in your ABAP code. Ensure that