How To Fix SDDIC_ADT_DDLA051 - Annotation '&1' is not allowed for enumeration types

SDDIC_ADT_DDLA051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDIC_ADT_DDLA - Messages for Annotation Definition Design Time

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Annotation '&1' is not allowed for enumeration types

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SDDIC_ADT_DDLA051 - Details

• The SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLA051 indicates that there is an issue with the use of annotations in the context of enumeration types in your ABAP code or data dictionary definitions. Specifically, the error states that the annotation you are trying to use (denoted by &1) is not permitted for enumeration types.
  Cause
  This error typically arises when:
  
  You are trying to apply an annotation that is not compatible with enumeration types in your ABAP code or data dictionary.
  The annotation may be intended for other data types (like structures or simple types) but is mistakenly applied to an enumeration type.
  There may be a misunderstanding of the valid annotations that can be used with enumeration types.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Annotation: Check the specific annotation that is causing the error. Ensure that it is indeed applicable to enumeration types. You can refer to the SAP documentation or the ABAP