How To Fix RSODP116 - Fields &1 and &2 need same target of their foreign key associations

RSODP116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSODP - Operational Data Provider: Messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Fields &1 and &2 need same target of their foreign key associations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSODP116 - Fields &1 and &2 need same target of their foreign key associations ?

  The SAP error message RSODP116 indicates that there is a mismatch in the foreign key associations for two fields in a DataSource or InfoObject. Specifically, it means that the fields referenced in the error message need to have the same target for their foreign key associations, but they currently do not.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Inconsistent Foreign Key Definitions: The fields in question are defined with foreign keys that point to different target fields or tables, which is not allowed.
  Data Model Changes: Changes made to the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or DataSources, can lead to inconsistencies in foreign key relationships.
  Incorrect Configuration: During the configuration of the DataSource or InfoObject, the foreign key relationships may have been incorrectly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSODP116 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Foreign Key Definitions:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definitions of the fields mentioned in the