How To Fix SADL_EXPOSURE101 - Entity &1: Draft enabled association &2 has to define an abbreviation.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_EXPOSURE - Errors During Exposure Compilation

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Entity &1: Draft enabled association &2 has to define an abbreviation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_EXPOSURE101 - Entity &1: Draft enabled association &2 has to define an abbreviation. ?

  The SAP error message SADL_EXPOSURE101 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of an association in a draft-enabled entity. Specifically, it states that the association needs to have an abbreviation defined. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or when working with the SAP ABAP programming model for Fiori applications.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of an abbreviation for an association in a draft-enabled entity. In SAP, when you define associations in your data model, especially for draft-enabled entities, you must provide an abbreviation for each association. This abbreviation is used for various purposes, including generating the OData service and ensuring that the data model is correctly interpreted by the framework.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define an abbreviation for the specified association in your entity definition. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Open the Data Model: Access the data model where the entity is defined. This could be in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or in the relevant SAP transaction.
  
  
  Locate the Entity: Find the entity that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  Check Associations: Look for the association that is mentioned in the error message (indicated by &2).
  
  
  Define Abbreviation:
  
  In the association definition, you should see a field for the abbreviation. Enter a meaningful abbreviation that follows your naming conventions.
  Ensure that the abbreviation is unique within the context of the entity.
  
  
  
  Activate the Changes: After making the changes, activate the data model or the specific entity to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After activation, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Draft Handling: When working with draft-enabled entities, it is essential to understand how draft handling works in SAP. Drafts allow users to create and edit data without immediately saving it to the database, which is particularly useful in Fiori applications.
  OData Services: If you are exposing your entities as OData services, ensure that all associations and their abbreviations are correctly defined, as this can affect the service generation and consumption.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for the version of SAP you are using for more detailed information on defining entities and associations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SADL_EXPOSURE101 error and ensure that your draft-enabled entity is correctly configured.