How To Fix SLEI_DEF_MSG118 - Data binding required for non-generated linkage

SLEI_DEF_MSG118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLEI_DEF_MSG - Message class for LEI design time linkages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Data binding required for non-generated linkage

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SLEI_DEF_MSG118 - Details

• The SAP error message SLEI_DEF_MSG118 with the description "Data binding required for non-generated linkage" typically occurs in the context of SAP's integration with various data sources or when working with certain types of data models, particularly in the context of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) or SAP Cloud Application Programming (CAP) model.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally indicates that there is a missing or incorrect data binding in your application or data model. It often arises when:
  
  A data entity is expected to be linked to another entity, but the necessary binding or relationship is not defined.
  The application is trying to access a data source or entity that has not been properly configured or generated.
  There is a mismatch between the expected data structure and the actual data structure being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all entities and their relationships are correctly defined in your data