How To Fix SADL_CONSUMP_SERVICE109 - Text association (&1) annotation cannot use path as its value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_CONSUMP_SERVICE - SADL Consumption Service

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Text association (&1) annotation cannot use path as its value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_CONSUMP_SERVICE109 - Text association (&1) annotation cannot use path as its value ?

  The SAP error message SADL_CONSUMP_SERVICE109 indicates that there is an issue with the way a text association is defined in your SAP application. Specifically, the error states that the annotation for the text association cannot use a path as its value. This typically occurs in the context of OData services and annotations in SAP Gateway or SAP Fiori applications.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Incorrect Annotation Definition: The text association is defined incorrectly in the metadata or annotation file. The value provided for the text association is expected to be a simple string or a reference to a text entity, but a path (e.g., a navigation path) is being used instead.
  Model Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model where the text association is not properly linked to the corresponding entity or property.
  Incompatibility with OData Version: The version of OData being used may not support the way the text association is defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Annotation Definition:
  
  Review the annotation definition for the text association in your CDS (Core Data Services) view or annotation file.
  Ensure that the value for the text association is a valid reference to a text entity or a simple string, rather than a path.
  
  Example of a correct annotation:
  @ObjectModel.text.association: '_Text'
  
  
  Verify Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the entity or property you are trying to associate with the text is correctly defined and that the text entity exists.
  Check that the text association is correctly linked to the appropriate entity.
  
  
  
  Update OData Service:
  
  If you have made changes to the annotations or the data model, regenerate the OData service and ensure that the changes are reflected in the service metadata.
  Use transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to maintain and activate your OData service.
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the OData service to ensure that the error is resolved and that the text association works as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific version of the OData service you are using to ensure compliance with the expected annotation formats.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  OData Documentation: Review the OData documentation for best practices on defining annotations and associations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SADL_CONSUMP_SERVICE109 error.