How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED082 - Property '&1' has the same EDM name as entity type '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED -

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Property '&1' has the same EDM name as entity type '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED082 - Property '&1' has the same EDM name as entity type '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED082 indicates that there is a conflict in the naming of properties within an Entity Data Model (EDM) in an OData service. Specifically, the error states that a property (denoted as &1) has the same name as another property in the same entity type (denoted as &2). This can lead to ambiguity in the OData service, as the framework cannot determine which property is being referenced.
  Cause
  The primary cause of this error is typically one of the following:
  
  Duplicate Property Names: You have defined two properties within the same entity type that share the same name.
  Inheritance Issues: If you are using inheritance in your entity types, a property in a base entity type may be inherited by a derived entity type, leading to a naming conflict.
  Model Definition Errors: There may be issues in the way the OData model is defined, such as incorrect annotations or misconfigured entity types.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Entity Type Definitions: Review the definitions of the entity types involved. Look for properties that have the same name and ensure that each property has a unique name within the entity type.
  
  
  Rename Properties: If you find duplicate property names, rename one of the properties to ensure that all properties within the entity type have unique names.
  
  
  Review Inheritance: If you are using inheritance, ensure that the properties in the base entity type do not conflict with those in the derived entity type. You may need to override or rename inherited properties.
  
  
  Update Metadata: After making changes to the entity type definitions, regenerate the OData service metadata to ensure that the changes are reflected.
  
  
  Test the Service: Once you have made the necessary changes, test the OData service to ensure that the error is resolved and that the service behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  OData Service Development: Familiarize yourself with the principles of OData service development in SAP, including how to define entity types and properties correctly.
  SAP Gateway: If you are using SAP Gateway, refer to the documentation for best practices in defining data models and handling entity types.
  Debugging Tools: Utilize debugging tools available in the SAP environment to trace the source of the error and understand the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your OData service functions correctly without naming conflicts.