cognite-neat 0.123.26__py3-none-any.whl → 1.0.22__py3-none-any.whl

cognite/neat/_data_model/validation/dms/_connections.py

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+"""Validators for connections in data model specifications."""
+
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+
+from cognite.neat._data_model.models.dms._data_types import DirectNodeRelation
+from cognite.neat._data_model.models.dms._references import (
+    ContainerDirectReference,
+    ViewDirectReference,
+    ViewReference,
+)
+from cognite.neat._data_model.models.dms._view_property import ViewCorePropertyRequest
+from cognite.neat._data_model.validation.dms._base import DataModelValidator
+from cognite.neat._issues import ConsistencyError, Recommendation
+
+BASE_CODE = "NEAT-DMS-CONNECTIONS"
+
+
+class ConnectionValueTypeUnexisting(DataModelValidator):
+    """Validates that connection value types exist.
+
+    ## What it does
+    Validates that all connection value types defined in the data model exist.
+
+    ## Why is this bad?
+    If a connection value type does not exist, the data model cannot be deployed to CDF.
+    This means that the connection will not be able to function.
+
+    ## Example
+    If view WindTurbine has a connection property windFarm with value type WindFarm, but WindFarm view is not defined,
+    the data model cannot be deployed to CDF.
+    """
+
+    code = f"{BASE_CODE}-001"
+    issue_type = ConsistencyError
+
+    def run(self) -> list[ConsistencyError]:
+        errors: list[ConsistencyError] = []
+
+        for (view, property_), value_type in self.validation_resources.connection_end_node_types.items():
+            if value_type is None:
+                continue
+
+            if self.validation_resources.select_view(value_type) is not None:
+                continue
+
+            errors.append(
+                ConsistencyError(
+                    message=(
+                        f"View {view!s} connection {property_!s} has value type {value_type!s} "
+                        "which is not defined as a view in the data model neither exists in CDF."
+                    ),
+                    fix="Define necessary view",
+                    code=self.code,
+                )
+            )
+
+        return errors
+
+
+class ConnectionValueTypeUndefined(DataModelValidator):
+    """Validates that connection value types are not None, i.e. undefined.
+
+    ## What it does
+    Validates that connections have explicitly defined value types (i.e., end connection node type).
+
+    ## Why is this bad?
+    If a connection value type is None (undefined), there is no type information about the end node of the connection.
+    This yields an ambiguous data model definition, which may lead to issues during consumption of data from CDF.
+
+    ## Example
+    Consider a scenario where we have views WindTurbine,ArrayCable and Substation. Lets say WindTurbine has a connection
+    `connectsTo` with value type None (undefined), then it is unclear what type of view the connection points to as
+    both ArrayCable and Substation are valid targets for the connection.
+
+    """
+
+    code = f"{BASE_CODE}-002"
+    issue_type = Recommendation
+
+    def run(self) -> list[Recommendation]:
+        recommendations: list[Recommendation] = []
+
+        for (view, property_), value_type in self.validation_resources.connection_end_node_types.items():
+            if not value_type:
+                recommendations.append(
+                    Recommendation(
+                        message=(
+                            f"View {view!s} connection {property_!s} is missing value type (end node type)."
+                            " This yields ambiguous data model definition."
+                        ),
+                        fix="Define necessary value type",
+                        code=self.code,
+                    )
+                )
+
+        return recommendations
+
+
+@dataclass
+class ReverseConnectionContext:
+    """Context for validating a bidirectional connection.
+    This context holds all necessary references to validate the connection.
+
+    Attributes:
+        target_view_ref: Reference to the target view containing the reverse property.
+        reverse_property: Identifier of the reverse property in the target view.
+        through: Direct reference defining the direct property used in the reverse connection.
+        source_view_ref: Reference to the source view containing the direct property, to which the reverse points.
+
+
+    Example:
+        View `WindTurbine` has property `windFarm` (direct) → points to View `WindFarm`
+        View `WindFarm` has property `turbines` (reverse) → points to View `WindTurbine` through `WindTurbine.windFarm`
+    """
+
+    target_view_ref: ViewReference
+    reverse_property: str
+    through: ViewDirectReference
+    source_view_ref: ViewReference
+
+
+def _normalize_through_reference(
+    source_view_ref: ViewReference, through: ContainerDirectReference | ViewDirectReference
+) -> ViewDirectReference:
+    """Normalize through reference to ViewDirectReference for consistent processing."""
+    if isinstance(through, ContainerDirectReference):
+        return ViewDirectReference(source=source_view_ref, identifier=through.identifier)
+    return through
+
+
+class ReverseConnectionSourceViewMissing(DataModelValidator):
+    """Validates that source view referenced in reverse connection exist.
+
+    ## What it does
+    Checks that the source view used to configure a reverse connection exists.
+
+    ## Why is this bad?
+    A reverse connection requires a corresponding direct connection in the source view.
+    If the source view doesn't exist, the reverse connection is invalid.
+
+    ## Example
+    If WindFarm has a reverse property `turbines` through `WindTurbine.windFarm`,
+    but WindTurbine view doesn't exist, the reverse connection cannot function.
+    """
+
+    code = f"{BASE_CODE}-REVERSE-001"
+    issue_type = ConsistencyError
+
+    def run(self) -> list[ConsistencyError]:
+        errors: list[ConsistencyError] = []
+
+        for (target_view_ref, reverse_prop_name), (
+            source_view_ref,
+            through,
+        ) in self.validation_resources.reverse_to_direct_mapping.items():
+            through = _normalize_through_reference(source_view_ref, through)
+            source_view = self.validation_resources.select_view(source_view_ref, through.identifier)
+
+            if not source_view:
+                errors.append(
+                    ConsistencyError(
+                        message=(
+                            f"Source view {source_view_ref!s} used to configure reverse connection "
+                            f"'{reverse_prop_name}' in target view {target_view_ref!s} "
+                            "does not exist in the data model or CDF."
+                        ),
+                        fix="Define the missing source view",
+                        code=self.code,
+                    )
+                )
+
+        return errors
+
+
+class ReverseConnectionSourcePropertyMissing(DataModelValidator):
+    """Validates that source property referenced in reverse connections exist.
+
+    ## What it does
+    Checks that the direct connection property in the source view (used in the reverse connection's 'through')
+    actually exists in the source view.
+
+    ## Why is this bad?
+    A reverse connection requires a corresponding direct connection property in the source view.
+    If this property doesn't exist, the bidirectional connection is incomplete.
+
+    ## Example
+    If WindFarm has a reverse property `turbines` through `WindTurbine.windFarm`,
+    but WindTurbine view doesn't have a `windFarm` property, the reverse connection is invalid.
+    """
+
+    code = f"{BASE_CODE}-REVERSE-002"
+    issue_type = ConsistencyError
+
+    def run(self) -> list[ConsistencyError]:
+        errors: list[ConsistencyError] = []
+
+        for (target_view_ref, reverse_prop_name), (
+            source_view_ref,
+            through,
+        ) in self.validation_resources.reverse_to_direct_mapping.items():
+            through = _normalize_through_reference(source_view_ref, through)
+            source_view = self.validation_resources.select_view(source_view_ref, through.identifier)
+
+            if not source_view:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourceViewMissing
+
+            # critical to expand view properties to include inherited ones as otherwise we might miss the property
+            if not (source_view_expanded := self.validation_resources.expand_view_properties(source_view_ref)):
+                raise RuntimeError(f"{type(self).__name__}: View {source_view_ref!s} not found. This is a bug in NEAT.")
+
+            if not source_view_expanded.properties or through.identifier not in source_view_expanded.properties:
+                errors.append(
+                    ConsistencyError(
+                        message=(
+                            f"Source view {source_view_ref!s} is missing property '{through.identifier}' "
+                            f"which is required to configure the reverse connection "
+                            f"'{reverse_prop_name}' in target view {target_view_ref!s}."
+                        ),
+                        fix="Add the missing property to the source view",
+                        code=self.code,
+                    )
+                )
+
+        return errors
+
+
+class ReverseConnectionSourcePropertyWrongType(DataModelValidator):
+    """Validates that source property for the reverse connections is a direct relation.
+
+    ## What it does
+    Checks that the property referenced in a reverse connection's 'through' clause
+    is actually a direct connection property (not a primitive or other type).
+
+    ## Why is this bad?
+    Reverse connections can only work with direct connection properties.
+    Using other property types breaks the bidirectional relationship.
+
+    ## Example
+    If WindFarm has a reverse property `turbines` through `WindTurbine.name`,
+    but `name` is a Text property (not a direct connection), the reverse connection is invalid.
+    """
+
+    code = f"{BASE_CODE}-REVERSE-003"
+    issue_type = ConsistencyError
+
+    def run(self) -> list[ConsistencyError]:
+        errors: list[ConsistencyError] = []
+
+        for (target_view_ref, reverse_prop_name), (
+            source_view_ref,
+            through,
+        ) in self.validation_resources.reverse_to_direct_mapping.items():
+            through = _normalize_through_reference(source_view_ref, through)
+            source_view = self.validation_resources.select_view(source_view_ref, through.identifier)
+
+            if not source_view:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourceViewMissing
+
+            if not (source_view_expanded := self.validation_resources.expand_view_properties(source_view_ref)):
+                raise RuntimeError(f"{type(self).__name__}: View {source_view_ref!s} not found. This is a bug in NEAT.")
+
+            if not source_view_expanded.properties or through.identifier not in source_view_expanded.properties:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourcePropertyMissing
+
+            source_property = source_view_expanded.properties[through.identifier]
+
+            if not isinstance(source_property, ViewCorePropertyRequest):
+                errors.append(
+                    ConsistencyError(
+                        message=(
+                            f"Source view {source_view_ref!s} property '{through.identifier}' "
+                            f"used for configuring the reverse connection '{reverse_prop_name}' "
+                            f"in target view {target_view_ref!s} is not a direct connection property."
+                        ),
+                        fix="Update view property to be a direct connection property",
+                        code=self.code,
+                    )
+                )
+
+        return errors
+
+
+class ReverseConnectionContainerMissing(DataModelValidator):
+    """Validates that the container referenced by the reverse connection source properties exist.
+
+    ## What it does
+    Checks that the container holding the direct connection property (used in reverse connection) exists.
+
+    ## Why is this bad?
+    The direct connection property must be stored in a container.
+    If the container doesn't exist, the connection cannot be persisted.
+
+    ## Example
+    If WindTurbine.windFarm maps to container `WindTurbine`, but this container doesn't exist,
+    the reverse connection from WindFarm cannot function.
+    """
+
+    code = f"{BASE_CODE}-REVERSE-004"
+    issue_type = ConsistencyError
+
+    def run(self) -> list[ConsistencyError]:
+        errors: list[ConsistencyError] = []
+
+        for (target_view_ref, reverse_prop_name), (
+            source_view_ref,
+            through,
+        ) in self.validation_resources.reverse_to_direct_mapping.items():
+            through = _normalize_through_reference(source_view_ref, through)
+            source_view = self.validation_resources.select_view(source_view_ref, through.identifier)
+
+            if not source_view:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourceViewMissing
+
+            if not (source_view_expanded := self.validation_resources.expand_view_properties(source_view_ref)):
+                raise RuntimeError(f"{type(self).__name__}: View {source_view_ref!s} not found. This is a bug in NEAT.")
+
+            if not source_view_expanded.properties or through.identifier not in source_view_expanded.properties:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourcePropertyMissing
+
+            source_property = source_view_expanded.properties[through.identifier]
+
+            if not isinstance(source_property, ViewCorePropertyRequest):
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourcePropertyWrongType
+
+            container_ref = source_property.container
+            container_property_id = source_property.container_property_identifier
+
+            source_container = self.validation_resources.select_container(container_ref, container_property_id)
+            if not source_container:
+                errors.append(
+                    ConsistencyError(
+                        message=(
+                            f"Container {container_ref!s} is missing in both the data model and CDF. "
+                            f"This container is required by view {source_view_ref!s}"
+                            f" property '{through.identifier}', "
+                            f"which configures the reverse connection '{reverse_prop_name}'"
+                            f" in target view {target_view_ref!s}."
+                        ),
+                        fix="Define the missing container",
+                        code=self.code,
+                    )
+                )
+
+        return errors
+
+
+class ReverseConnectionContainerPropertyMissing(DataModelValidator):
+    """Validates that container property referenced by the reverse connections exists.
+
+    ## What it does
+    Checks that the property in the container (mapped from the view's direct connection property)
+    actually exists in the container.
+
+    ## Why is this bad?
+    The view property must map to an actual container property for data persistence.
+    If the container property doesn't exist, data cannot be stored.
+
+    ## Example
+    If WindTurbine.windFarm maps to container property `WindTurbine.windFarm`,
+    but this container property doesn't exist, the connection cannot be stored.
+    """
+
+    code = f"{BASE_CODE}-REVERSE-005"
+    issue_type = ConsistencyError
+
+    def run(self) -> list[ConsistencyError]:
+        errors: list[ConsistencyError] = []
+
+        for (target_view_ref, reverse_prop_name), (
+            source_view_ref,
+            through,
+        ) in self.validation_resources.reverse_to_direct_mapping.items():
+            through = _normalize_through_reference(source_view_ref, through)
+            source_view = self.validation_resources.select_view(source_view_ref, through.identifier)
+
+            if not source_view:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourceViewMissing
+
+            if not (source_view_expanded := self.validation_resources.expand_view_properties(source_view_ref)):
+                raise RuntimeError(f"{type(self).__name__}: View {source_view_ref!s} not found. This is a bug in NEAT.")
+
+            if not source_view_expanded.properties or through.identifier not in source_view_expanded.properties:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourcePropertyMissing
+
+            source_property = source_view_expanded.properties[through.identifier]
+
+            if not isinstance(source_property, ViewCorePropertyRequest):
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourcePropertyWrongType
+
+            container_ref = source_property.container
+            container_property_id = source_property.container_property_identifier
+
+            source_container = self.validation_resources.select_container(container_ref, container_property_id)
+            if not source_container:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionContainerMissing
+
+            if not source_container.properties or container_property_id not in source_container.properties:
+                errors.append(
+                    ConsistencyError(
+                        message=(
+                            f"Container {container_ref!s} is missing property '{container_property_id}'. "
+                            f"This property is required by the source view {source_view_ref!s}"
+                            f" property '{through.identifier}', "
+                            f"which configures the reverse connection '{reverse_prop_name}' "
+                            f"in target view {target_view_ref!s}."
+                        ),
+                        fix="Add the missing property to the container",
+                        code=self.code,
+                    )
+                )
+
+        return errors
+
+
+class ReverseConnectionContainerPropertyWrongType(DataModelValidator):
+    """Validates that the container property used in reverse connection is the direct relations.
+
+    ## What it does
+    Checks that the container property (mapped from view's direct connection property)
+    has type DirectNodeRelation.
+
+    ## Why is this bad?
+    Container properties backing connection view properties must be DirectNodeRelation type.
+    Other types cannot represent connections in the underlying storage.
+
+    ## Example
+    If WindTurbine.windFarm maps to container property with type Text instead of DirectNodeRelation,
+    the connection cannot be stored correctly.
+    """
+
+    code = f"{BASE_CODE}-REVERSE-006"
+    issue_type = ConsistencyError
+
+    def run(self) -> list[ConsistencyError]:
+        errors: list[ConsistencyError] = []
+
+        for (target_view_ref, reverse_prop_name), (
+            source_view_ref,
+            through,
+        ) in self.validation_resources.reverse_to_direct_mapping.items():
+            through = _normalize_through_reference(source_view_ref, through)
+            source_view = self.validation_resources.select_view(source_view_ref, through.identifier)
+
+            if not source_view:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourceViewMissing
+
+            if not (source_view_expanded := self.validation_resources.expand_view_properties(source_view_ref)):
+                raise RuntimeError(f"{type(self).__name__}: View {source_view_ref!s} not found. This is a bug in NEAT.")
+
+            if not source_view_expanded.properties or through.identifier not in source_view_expanded.properties:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourcePropertyMissing
+
+            source_property = source_view_expanded.properties[through.identifier]
+
+            if not isinstance(source_property, ViewCorePropertyRequest):
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourcePropertyWrongType
+
+            container_ref = source_property.container
+            container_property_id = source_property.container_property_identifier
+
+            source_container = self.validation_resources.select_container(container_ref, container_property_id)
+            if not source_container or not source_container.properties:
+                continue  # Handled by other validators
+
+            container_property = source_container.properties.get(container_property_id)
+            if not container_property:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionContainerPropertyMissing
+
+            if not isinstance(container_property.type, DirectNodeRelation):
+                errors.append(
+                    ConsistencyError(
+                        message=(
+                            f"Container property '{container_property_id}' in container {container_ref!s} "
+                            f"must be a direct connection, but found type '{container_property.type!s}'. "
+                            f"This property is used by source view {source_view_ref!s} property '{through.identifier}' "
+                            f"to configure reverse connection '{reverse_prop_name}' in target view {target_view_ref!s}."
+                        ),
+                        fix="Change container property type to be a direct connection",
+                        code=self.code,
+                    )
+                )
+
+        return errors
+
+
+class ReverseConnectionTargetMissing(DataModelValidator):
+    """Validates that the direct connection in reverse connection pair have target views specified.
+
+    ## What it does
+    Checks whether the direct connection property (referenced by reverse connection) has a value type.
+
+    ## Why is this bad?
+    While CDF allows value type None as a SEARCH hack for multi-value relations,
+    it's better to explicitly specify the target view for clarity and maintainability.
+
+    ## Example
+    If WindTurbine.windFarm has value type None instead of WindFarm,
+    this validator recommends specifying WindFarm explicitly.
+    """
+
+    code = f"{BASE_CODE}-REVERSE-007"
+    issue_type = Recommendation
+
+    def run(self) -> list[Recommendation]:
+        recommendations: list[Recommendation] = []
+
+        for (target_view_ref, reverse_prop_name), (
+            source_view_ref,
+            through,
+        ) in self.validation_resources.reverse_to_direct_mapping.items():
+            through = _normalize_through_reference(source_view_ref, through)
+            source_view = self.validation_resources.select_view(source_view_ref, through.identifier)
+
+            if not source_view:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourceViewMissing
+
+            if not (source_view_expanded := self.validation_resources.expand_view_properties(source_view_ref)):
+                raise RuntimeError(f"{type(self).__name__}: View {source_view_ref!s} not found. This is a bug in NEAT.")
+
+            if not source_view_expanded.properties or through.identifier not in source_view_expanded.properties:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourcePropertyMissing
+
+            source_property = source_view_expanded.properties[through.identifier]
+
+            if not isinstance(source_property, ViewCorePropertyRequest):
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourcePropertyWrongType
+
+            actual_target_view = source_property.source
+
+            if not actual_target_view:
+                recommendations.append(
+                    Recommendation(
+                        message=(
+                            f"Source view {source_view_ref!s} property '{through.identifier}' "
+                            f"has no target view specified (value type is None). "
+                            f"This property is used for reverse connection '{reverse_prop_name}' "
+                            f"in target view {target_view_ref!s}. "
+                            f"While this works as a hack for multi-value relations in CDF Search, "
+                            f"it's recommended to explicitly define the target view as {target_view_ref!s}."
+                        ),
+                        fix="Set the property's value type to the target view for better clarity",
+                        code=self.code,
+                    )
+                )
+
+        return recommendations
+
+
+class ReverseConnectionPointsToAncestor(DataModelValidator):
+    """Validates that direct connections point to specific views rather than ancestors.
+
+    ## What it does
+    Checks whether the direct connection property points to an ancestor of the expected target view
+    and recommends pointing to the specific target instead.
+
+    ## Why is this bad?
+    While technically valid, pointing to ancestors can be confusing and may lead to mistakes.
+    It's clearer to point to the specific target view.
+
+    ## Example
+    If WindFarm.turbines expects WindTurbine.windFarm to point to WindFarm,
+    but it points to Asset (ancestor of WindFarm), this validator recommends the change.
+    """
+
+    code = f"{BASE_CODE}-REVERSE-008"
+    issue_type = Recommendation
+
+    def run(self) -> list[Recommendation]:
+        recommendations: list[Recommendation] = []
+
+        for (target_view_ref, reverse_prop_name), (
+            source_view_ref,
+            through,
+        ) in self.validation_resources.reverse_to_direct_mapping.items():
+            through = _normalize_through_reference(source_view_ref, through)
+            source_view = self.validation_resources.select_view(source_view_ref, through.identifier)
+
+            if not source_view:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourceViewMissing
+
+            if not (source_view_expanded := self.validation_resources.expand_view_properties(source_view_ref)):
+                raise RuntimeError(f"{type(self).__name__}: View {source_view_ref!s} not found. This is a bug in NEAT.")
+
+            if not source_view_expanded.properties or through.identifier not in source_view_expanded.properties:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourcePropertyMissing
+
+            source_property = source_view_expanded.properties[through.identifier]
+
+            if not isinstance(source_property, ViewCorePropertyRequest):
+                continue  # Handled by other validators
+
+            actual_target_view = source_property.source
+
+            if not actual_target_view:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionTargetMissing
+
+            if self.validation_resources.is_ancestor(target_view_ref, actual_target_view):
+                recommendations.append(
+                    Recommendation(
+                        message=(
+                            f"The direct connection property '{through.identifier}' in view {source_view_ref!s} "
+                            f"configures the reverse connection '{reverse_prop_name}' in {target_view_ref!s}. "
+                            f"Therefore, it is expected that '{through.identifier}' points to {target_view_ref!s}. "
+                            f"However, it currently points to {actual_target_view!s}, which is an ancestor of "
+                            f"{target_view_ref!s}. "
+                            "While this will allow for model to be valid, it can be a source of confusion and mistakes."
+                        ),
+                        fix="Update the direct connection property to point to the target view instead of its ancestor",
+                        code=self.code,
+                    )
+                )
+
+        return recommendations
+
+
+class ReverseConnectionTargetMismatch(DataModelValidator):
+    """Validates that direct connections point to the correct target views.
+
+    ## What it does
+    Checks that the direct connection property points to the expected target view
+    (the view containing the reverse connection).
+
+    ## Why is this bad?
+    The reverse connection expects a bidirectional relationship.
+    If the direct connection points to a different view, the relationship is broken.
+
+    ## Example
+    If WindFarm.turbines is a reverse through WindTurbine.windFarm,
+    but WindTurbine.windFarm points to SolarFarm instead of WindFarm, the connection is invalid.
+    """
+
+    code = f"{BASE_CODE}-REVERSE-009"
+    issue_type = Recommendation
+
+    def run(self) -> list[Recommendation]:
+        recommendations: list[Recommendation] = []
+
+        for (target_view_ref, reverse_prop_name), (
+            source_view_ref,
+            through,
+        ) in self.validation_resources.reverse_to_direct_mapping.items():
+            through = _normalize_through_reference(source_view_ref, through)
+            source_view = self.validation_resources.select_view(source_view_ref, through.identifier)
+
+            if not source_view:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourceViewMissing
+
+            if not (source_view_expanded := self.validation_resources.expand_view_properties(source_view_ref)):
+                raise RuntimeError(f"{type(self).__name__}: View {source_view_ref!s} not found. This is a bug in NEAT.")
+
+            if not source_view_expanded.properties or through.identifier not in source_view_expanded.properties:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionSourcePropertyMissing
+
+            source_property = source_view_expanded.properties[through.identifier]
+
+            if not isinstance(source_property, ViewCorePropertyRequest):
+                continue  # Handled by other validators
+
+            actual_target_view = source_property.source
+
+            if not actual_target_view:
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionTargetMissing
+
+            if self.validation_resources.is_ancestor(target_view_ref, actual_target_view):
+                continue  # Handled by ReverseConnectionTargetAncestor
+
+            if actual_target_view != target_view_ref:
+                recommendations.append(
+                    Recommendation(
+                        message=(
+                            f"The reverse connection '{reverse_prop_name}' in view {target_view_ref!s} "
+                            f"expects its corresponding direct connection in view {source_view_ref!s} "
+                            f"(property '{through.identifier}') to point back to {target_view_ref!s}, "
+                            f"but it actually points to {actual_target_view!s}."
+                        ),
+                        fix="Update the direct connection property to point back to the correct target view",
+                        code=self.code,
+                    )
+                )
+
+        return recommendations