How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG320 - To-parent association can be exposed once only

SDDL_PARSER_MSG320 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 320

• Message text: To-parent association can be exposed once only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG320 - To-parent association can be exposed once only ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG320 with the description "To-parent association can be exposed once only" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Service Data Objects (SDO) or when working with the Service Definition Language (SDL). This error indicates that there is an issue with the way associations (relationships) between entities are defined in your data model.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to define a "to-parent" association more than once for a particular entity. In SDO or SDL, a "to-parent" association is a relationship where a child entity references a single parent entity. The system expects each child entity to have a unique association to its parent, and defining it multiple times violates this rule.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review the Data Model: Check the definitions of your entities and their associations. Look for any duplicate "to-parent" associations that may have been defined for the same child entity.
  
  
  Remove Duplicates: If you