How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG174 - Released association "&1" is not used (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Released association "&1" is not used (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The released association "&V1&" cannot be used locally
in this place. Use the associated
Select List Entry path expression "&V2&" instead.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG174 - Released association "&1" is not used (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG174 indicates that a released association (in this case, identified by "&1") is not being utilized in the system. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's data modeling or service definition, particularly when working with the SAP Gateway or OData services.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An association that has been defined and released in the system is not being referenced or used in any of the data models or services.
  This could happen due to changes in the data model where the association is no longer needed, or it may have been incorrectly defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Association: 
  
  Verify the association definition in the relevant data model or service. Ensure that it is correctly defined and intended to be used.
  
  
  
  Review Usage:
  
  Check if the association is being referenced in any of the entities or services. If it is not being used, you may consider removing it if it is unnecessary.
  
  
  
  Remove Unused Associations:
  
  If the association is confirmed to be unused, you can delete it from the data model to clean up the design and avoid confusion.
  
  
  
  Re-release the Model:
  
  After making changes, re-release the data model or service to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing associations and data models.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or references that might be affected by removing the association.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SEGW (Gateway Service Builder) to manage data models and associations effectively.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the SDDL_PARSER_MSG174 error and ensure that your data model is clean and functional.