How To Fix SDCBO145 - Association &: DO as target can only be used in embedding assistant

SDCBO145 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDCBO - Dictionary Structured Objects

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Association &: DO as target can only be used in embedding assistant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDCBO145 - Association &: DO as target can only be used in embedding assistant ?

  The SAP error message SDCBO145 typically indicates an issue related to the use of an association in a context where it is not allowed. Specifically, the message states that the association can only be used in an embedding assistant. This error often arises in the context of SAP Fiori applications or when working with OData services in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to use an association (a relationship between two entities) in a way that is not supported by the framework. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Incorrect Usage in UI5/Fiori Applications: You might be trying to bind a UI element to an association directly instead of using the appropriate method to retrieve the data.
  OData Service Configuration: The OData service may not be configured correctly to expose the association in a way that can be consumed by the UI.
  Embedding Context: The association is expected to be used in a