How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG267 - Association "&1" for custom entity "&2" cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Association "&1" for custom entity "&2" cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG267 - Association "&1" for custom entity "&2" cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG267 indicates that there is an issue with the association defined for a custom entity in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when there is a problem with the metadata definition of the entity or its associations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Association Definition: The association defined for the custom entity may not be valid. This could be due to incorrect syntax, missing references, or misconfigured relationships between entities.
  Entity Not Found: The custom entity referenced in the association may not exist or may not be properly defined in the data model.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata definitions, such as mismatched data types or incorrect cardinality settings.
  Transport Issues: If the custom entity or its associations were recently transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Association Definition: Review the association definition