How To Fix OO357 - Meta relationship &1 &2: The meta relationship appears several times

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Meta relationship &1 &2: The meta relationship appears several times

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO357 - Meta relationship &1 &2: The meta relationship appears several times ?

  The SAP error message OO357 indicates that there is a problem with a meta relationship in the Object Oriented (OO) framework of SAP. Specifically, it suggests that the same meta relationship is defined multiple times for the same object type, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A meta relationship is defined more than once for the same object type in the system.
  There may be a configuration or data entry error where the same relationship is mistakenly created multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OO357 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Meta Relationships:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (usually SE11 or SE80) where you can view the object types and their relationships.
  Look for the object type mentioned in the error message and check its meta relationships.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Review the list of meta relationships for duplicates. You may need to check the configuration settings or the data model to identify where the duplication is occurring.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  Once you identify the duplicate entries, you can remove or correct them. Ensure that each meta relationship is unique for the object type.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, make sure to transport the changes to the quality assurance and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the relationships are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Object Oriented programming and meta relationships for more detailed information on how to define and manage them.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  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 OO357 error and ensure that your meta relationships are correctly configured.