/IWBEP/SBOD014 - Navigation property name '&1&2&3' is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Navigation property name '&1&2&3' is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD014 - Navigation property name '&1&2&3' is not unique ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD014 indicates that there is a problem with the navigation property name in your OData service. Specifically, the message states that the navigation property name is not unique, which means that there are multiple properties with the same name in the context of the OData model.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Navigation Properties: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple navigation properties defined with the same name in the same entity or in related entities.
  Model Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the way the OData model is configured, leading to ambiguity in navigation properties.
  Inconsistent Metadata: If the metadata of the OData service is not correctly defined or has inconsistencies, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Navigation Properties: Review the entity definitions in your OData model to ensure that all navigation properties have unique names. If you find duplicates, rename them to ensure uniqueness.
  Review Associations: Check the associations between entities to ensure that they are correctly defined and do not lead to ambiguous navigation properties.
  Regenerate the OData Service: If you have made changes to the model, regenerate the OData service to ensure that the changes are reflected in the service metadata.
  Clear Cache: Sometimes, caching issues can lead to this error. Clear the cache of the OData service and try again.
  Check for Inheritance: If you are using inheritance in your data model, ensure that the navigation properties in the base and derived entities do not conflict.
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData Model: Understanding how OData models work, including entities, properties, and associations, can help in troubleshooting this error.
  SAP Gateway: Familiarize yourself with the SAP Gateway framework, as it is responsible for exposing OData services in SAP.
  Debugging Tools: Use tools like the SAP Gateway Client or transaction /IWFND/GW_CLIENT to test your OData service and inspect the metadata for issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWBEP/SBOD014 error in your SAP OData service.