How To Fix FDT_HRF221 - Duplicate association name &1 found on db context

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_HRF - FDT: HRF

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Duplicate association name &1 found on db context

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_HRF221 - Duplicate association name &1 found on db context ?

  The SAP error message FDT_HRF221 indicates that there is a duplicate association name found in the database context. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Model (FDT) or when working with data models in SAP applications.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by having two or more associations with the same name defined in the same context or data model. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Definitions: Two associations are defined with the same name in the same context.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the data model or context settings.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, it might lead to conflicts if the same association name exists in both systems.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Check the data model or context definition where the error is occurring.
  Look for associations that have the same name and determine which ones are duplicates.
  
  
  
  Rename or Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate association names, you can either rename one of them to ensure uniqueness or remove the unnecessary duplicate if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that they did not introduce duplicates. You may need to adjust the transport or manually correct the definitions.
  
  
  
  Activate Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, ensure that you activate the data model or context to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After resolving the duplicates, test the application or functionality that was causing the error to ensure that it works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to FDT and data model management for any known issues or additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation on Flexible Data Models and context management for best practices and guidelines.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FDT_HRF221 error and ensure that your data model is correctly configured without duplicate associations.