How To Fix SADL_EXPOSURE102 - Entity &1: Association &2 cannot be draft enabled

SADL_EXPOSURE102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_EXPOSURE - Errors During Exposure Compilation

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Entity &1: Association &2 cannot be draft enabled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_EXPOSURE102 - Entity &1: Association &2 cannot be draft enabled ?

  The SAP error message SADL_EXPOSURE102 indicates that there is an issue with enabling a specific association for draft handling in the context of the SAP Application Development Framework (SADL). This error typically arises when you are trying to enable draft functionality for an entity that has an association that does not meet the necessary criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Association Type: The association may not be of a type that supports draft handling. For example, certain types of associations (like many-to-many) may not be draft-enabled.
  
  
  Cardinality Issues: The cardinality of the association may not be compatible with draft handling. Draft entities typically require specific cardinality settings (e.g., one-to-many).
  
  
  Missing Annotations: The necessary annotations for draft handling may be missing in the metadata of the entity or association.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data Model: The data model may have inconsistencies that prevent the association from being draft-enabled.
  
  
  
  Solution:
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