How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG165 - Association on-condition for "&" not available in metadata; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Association on-condition for "&" not available in metadata; see long text

What causes this issue?

The DDL parser was called in local mode and could not find the
on-condition in the DDIC metadata for association "&V1&". For this
reason, as the alternative the on-condition "&V2&"was used with source "
&V3&".

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG165 - Association on-condition for "&" not available in metadata; see long text ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG165 indicates that there is an issue with the metadata related to an association condition in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary metadata for a specific association condition that is being referenced in your code or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Metadata: The most common cause is that the metadata for the association condition is not defined or is incomplete in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the way associations are defined in your OData service or CDS views.
  Transport Issues: If the metadata was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a version mismatch between the data model and the application that is trying to access it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Metadata Definitions: Review the metadata definitions for the associations in your CDS views or OData services. Ensure that all necessary associations are correctly defined and that the on-condition is specified.
  Rebuild Metadata: If you suspect that the metadata is incomplete or corrupted, you may need to regenerate or rebuild the metadata. This can often be done through transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to trace where the error is occurring. This can help identify if the issue is with a specific part of the code or configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your system for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or a deeper system issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP Community forums or other technical forums where similar issues may have been addressed.
  Version Information: Ensure that you are aware of the version of SAP you are using, as solutions may vary between different versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SDDL_PARSER_MSG165 error message.