/IWBEP/SBOD143 - Association Set name '&1' is not unique

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Association Set name '&1' is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD143 - Association Set name '&1' is not unique ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD143 Association Set name '&1' is not unique typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that there are multiple association sets with the same name in the service definition, which leads to ambiguity when the service is being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Association Sets: The most common cause of this error is that there are two or more association sets defined with the same name in the OData service metadata.
  Model Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the way the data model is configured, leading to conflicts in naming conventions.
  Changes in Data Model: If the data model has been modified (e.g., adding new associations) without properly updating the service, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Go to the service definition in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Look for the association sets defined in your data model and ensure that each association set has a unique name.
  If duplicates are found, rename them to ensure uniqueness.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the Service:
  
  After making changes to the association sets, regenerate the service by right-clicking on the service in the Service Builder and selecting "Generate".
  This will update the service metadata and should resolve the error.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Review the entire data model for any other potential naming conflicts or misconfigurations.
  Ensure that all entities, associations, and navigation properties are correctly defined and do not conflict with each other.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  After making the necessary changes, ensure that the service is activated in the SAP Gateway (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  Once the service is regenerated and activated, test it to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Maintenance of OData services.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for OData services and Gateway for more detailed information on defining and managing services.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /IWBEP/SBOD143 Association Set name '&1' is not unique.