How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG344 - Composition and to-parent association cannot reference same target

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 344

• Message text: Composition and to-parent association cannot reference same target

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG344 - Composition and to-parent association cannot reference same target ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG344 indicates that there is an issue with the composition and to-parent association in your data model. Specifically, it means that a composition association is trying to reference the same target as a to-parent association, which is not allowed in the context of SAP's data modeling.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  You have defined a composition relationship (which implies ownership) between two entities.
  At the same time, you are trying to establish a to-parent association (which implies a hierarchical relationship) that points to the same target entity as the composition relationship.
  
  In simpler terms, the system is detecting a conflict in how the relationships are defined between your entities, leading to ambiguity in the data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Data Model: Check the definitions of your entities and their relationships. Identify where the composition and to-parent associations are defined.
  
  
  Modify Relationships:
  
  If you