How To Fix SBD_MESSAGES005 - Annotation "&1" is not a valid annotation and will disappear on save

SBD_MESSAGES005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBD_MESSAGES - Messages for source based DDIC

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Annotation "&1" is not a valid annotation and will disappear on save

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBD_MESSAGES005 - Annotation "&1" is not a valid annotation and will disappear on save ?

  The SAP error message SBD_MESSAGES005 indicates that there is an issue with an annotation in your SAP application. Specifically, the message states that the annotation "&1" is not valid and will be removed upon saving. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP UI5 applications where annotations are used to define metadata for UI elements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Annotation: The annotation specified (represented by "&1") does not conform to the expected format or is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo, an outdated annotation, or an annotation that is not supported in the current version of the application or framework.
  Missing Dependencies: The required libraries or dependencies that support the annotation may not be loaded or available in the application.
  Version Mismatch: The application may be using an older version of the OData service or UI5 framework that does not support the specified annotation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may