How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG185 - Join type information is lost for the exposed association

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Join type information is lost for the exposed association

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG185 - Join type information is lost for the exposed association ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG185 indicates that there is an issue with the join type information for an exposed association in your SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when there is a problem with the way associations are defined in the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Association Definition Issues: The error often arises when the associations between entities in your data model are not properly defined. This can happen if the join type (e.g., inner join, outer join) is not specified or is incorrectly configured.
  Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the underlying data model (like adding or modifying associations) without properly updating the service or regenerating the metadata, it can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata exposed by the OData service may not match the underlying data model, leading to loss of join type information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Association Definitions: Review the associations in your