How To Fix SDDIC_ADT_DDLX023 - 'associationRef' type for annotation '&1' is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDIC_ADT_DDLX - Messages for CDS Metadata Extension

• Message number: 023

• Message text: 'associationRef' type for annotation '&1' is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLX023 - 'associationRef' type for annotation '&1' is not supported ?

  The SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLX023 indicates that there is an issue with the use of an associationRef type for a specific annotation in your ABAP Development Tools (ADT) environment. This error typically arises when working with annotations in the context of OData services or CDS (Core Data Services) views.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system encounters an unsupported type for the associationRef annotation. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Annotation Usage: The annotation might be incorrectly defined or used in the CDS view or OData service.
  Unsupported Data Type: The type of the association being referenced may not be supported by the current version of the SAP system or the specific context in which it is being used.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of the SAP system and the features being used in the annotations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Annotation Syntax: Review