How To Fix SBD_MESSAGES004 - Annotation "&1" is redundant. First one wins on save

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBD_MESSAGES - Messages for source based DDIC

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Annotation "&1" is redundant. First one wins on save

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBD_MESSAGES004 - Annotation "&1" is redundant. First one wins on save ?

  The SAP error message SBD_MESSAGES004 with the description "Annotation '&1' is redundant. First one wins on save" typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Application Studio or when working with annotations in SAP Fiori applications. This message indicates that there are multiple annotations defined for the same entity or property, and the system is informing you that only the first one will be considered when saving.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by having duplicate annotations for the same element in your metadata or model. This can happen if:
  
  You have defined the same annotation multiple times in your CDS (Core Data Services) view or in the OData service.
  There are conflicting annotations that are not compatible with each other.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Identify Duplicate Annotations: Review the annotations defined for the entity or property in question. Look for any duplicates or conflicting definitions.
  Remove Redundant Annotations: Keep only the necessary annotation(s) and remove any duplicates. Ensure that the remaining annotation is the one you want to keep.
  Check for Conflicts: If there are conflicting annotations, decide which one is appropriate for your use case and remove the others.
  Test Changes: After making the changes, save your work and test to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Annotations in SAP: Annotations are used to provide metadata about the data model, such as UI hints, validation rules, and other configurations. They are crucial for the behavior of Fiori applications.
  CDS Views: If you are using CDS views, ensure that you are familiar with how to define annotations correctly and avoid redundancy.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on annotations and best practices for defining them in your applications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your annotations are correctly defined without redundancy.