How To Fix RSODP_ABAP_CDS116 - Association &1 ignored: Field &2 is not an equal join to another field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSODP_ABAP_CDS -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Association &1 ignored: Field &2 is not an equal join to another field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSODP_ABAP_CDS116 - Association &1 ignored: Field &2 is not an equal join to another field ?

  The SAP error message RSODP_ABAP_CDS116 indicates that there is an issue with the way associations are defined in a Core Data Services (CDS) view. Specifically, the error states that an association is being ignored because the join condition is not an "equal join" between the specified fields.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  Non-Equal Join Condition: The association defined in the CDS view is based on fields that do not have an equal relationship. For example, if you are trying to join two tables on fields that do not match exactly (e.g., using > or < instead of =), this error will occur.
  Incorrect Association Definition: The association might be incorrectly defined in the CDS view, leading to a mismatch in the expected join conditions.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues in the underlying data model that prevent a proper association from being established.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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