How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED221 - Type information for primitive type '&1' already assigned by element

/IWBEP/CM_V4_MED221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Type information for primitive type '&1' already assigned by element

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/IWBEP/CM_V4_MED221 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED221 typically occurs in the context of OData service development, particularly when defining data types in the service's metadata. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the type assignment for a primitive type in your OData model.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Type information for primitive type '&1' already assigned by element" suggests that the primitive type you are trying to define or use has already been assigned to another element in your OData model. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Type Definitions: You may have defined the same primitive type multiple times in your model.
  Conflicting Annotations: There might be conflicting annotations or definitions in your OData service that lead to ambiguity in type assignments.
  Model Inconsistencies: Changes made to the model without proper adjustments in related areas can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Type Definitions: Review your OData model to ensure