How To Fix CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX038 - Facet parent id is missing

CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX - texts for parser

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Facet parent id is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX038 - Facet parent id is missing ?

  The SAP error message CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX038 with the description "Facet parent id is missing" typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and the SAP Application Development Framework (SADL). This error indicates that there is a problem with the configuration or structure of the data model, specifically related to the facets in the OData service.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parent ID: The error suggests that a facet (a part of the data model that represents a specific view or aspect of the data) is expected to have a parent ID that is not provided. This can happen if the data model is incorrectly defined or if there are issues in the metadata configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The OData service might not be properly configured, leading to missing relationships between entities or facets.
  Model Definition Issues: There may be issues in the way the data model is defined in the SADL framework, such as missing references or incorrect hierarchy