How To Fix SADL_ENTITY_RUNTIME022 - Path expression error: cardinality of association &1 is greater than one

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_ENTITY_RUNTIME - Messages of SADL runtime and DDIC SADL entity runtime

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Path expression error: cardinality of association &1 is greater than one

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_ENTITY_RUNTIME022 - Path expression error: cardinality of association &1 is greater than one ?

  The SAP error message SADL_ENTITY_RUNTIME022 indicates that there is a path expression error related to the cardinality of an association in your SAP application. Specifically, it means that the association you are trying to navigate has a cardinality greater than one, which means it can return multiple records, but the context in which you are trying to use it expects a single record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cardinality Mismatch: The association you are trying to access is defined as a one-to-many relationship (1:N) or many-to-many (N:N), but the code or query is attempting to treat it as a one-to-one relationship (1:1).
  Incorrect Path Expression: The path expression used in your query or code may not be correctly formulated to handle multiple records.
  Data Model Design: The underlying data model may not be designed correctly, leading to unexpected results when navigating associations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Association: Check the definition of the association in your data model. Ensure that you understand