/IWFND/CM_GSR025 - Target cardinality is not modeled for relation '&1'.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_GSR -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Target cardinality is not modeled for relation '&1'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_GSR025 - Target cardinality is not modeled for relation '&1'. ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_GSR025 Target cardinality is not modeled for relation '&1' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that there is a problem with the cardinality definition of a relationship in your data model, specifically in the context of an OData service.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cardinality Definition: The error suggests that the target cardinality for a specific relation (denoted by &1) has not been defined in the data model. Cardinality defines the number of instances of one entity that can be associated with instances of another entity.
  Modeling Issues: This can happen if the data model (e.g., in the Entity Relationship Model) does not properly define how entities relate to each other, particularly in terms of one-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-many relationships.
  Service Metadata: If the OData service metadata does not reflect the correct relationships and cardinalities, it can lead to this error when trying to access or manipulate data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Model: Review the data model in the SAP system to ensure that all relationships between entities are correctly defined, including their cardinalities.
  Define Cardinality: If the cardinality for the relation is missing, you need to define it. This can typically be done in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW) or in the underlying data model definitions.
  
  Open the service in SEGW.
  Navigate to the relevant entity and check the associations.
  Ensure that the cardinality is set correctly (e.g., 1:1, 1:n, n:m).
  
  
  Regenerate the Service: After making changes to the data model, regenerate the OData service to ensure that the changes are reflected in the service metadata.
  
  Right-click on the service in SEGW and choose "Generate Runtime Objects."
  
  
  Test the Service: After regenerating, test the OData service again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway: This is a technology that allows you to connect devices, environments, and platforms to SAP systems. Understanding how to model data correctly in SAP Gateway is crucial for developing OData services.
  OData Services: OData (Open Data Protocol) is a standard protocol for creating and consuming queryable and interoperable RESTful APIs. Familiarity with OData concepts and how they relate to SAP data models is beneficial.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on modeling entities and relationships in SAP Gateway and OData services.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider checking SAP community forums or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.