How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG316 - Cannot compare two target fields in to-parent associations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Cannot compare two target fields in to-parent associations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG316 - Cannot compare two target fields in to-parent associations ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG316 indicates that there is an issue with comparing two target fields in a to-parent association within the context of SAP's data modeling or configuration. This error typically arises in scenarios involving the definition of associations in the SAP Data Dictionary or when working with Core Data Services (CDS) views.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The fields being compared in the association may have incompatible data types. For example, one field might be a string while the other is an integer.
  Missing or Incorrect Association Definition: The association might not be defined correctly, leading to ambiguity in how the fields relate to each other.
  Logical Errors in the Model: There may be logical inconsistencies in the data model that prevent the system from establishing a valid comparison between the fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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