How To Fix CFD_GW_PUBLIC003 - Referenced entity set &1 not found in runtime buffer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_GW_PUBLIC - Custom Fields: Gateway Integration Public APIs

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Referenced entity set &1 not found in runtime buffer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_GW_PUBLIC003 - Referenced entity set &1 not found in runtime buffer ?

  The SAP error message CFD_GW_PUBLIC003, which states "Referenced entity set &1 not found in runtime buffer," typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when dealing with OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified entity set in the runtime buffer, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Entity Set Not Registered: The entity set you are trying to access may not be properly registered in the OData service.
  Service Activation: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Buffer Issues: There could be issues with the runtime buffer, such as it being out of sync or not refreshed.
  Incorrect URL: The URL used to access the OData service might be incorrect, leading to a request for a non-existent entity set.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the entity set.
  Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the service definition, the runtime buffer may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and ensure that the service is registered and active.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service is not active, activate it. You can do this in the same transaction mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Refresh the Runtime Buffer:
  
  You can refresh the runtime buffer by using transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for any errors and then using /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to refresh the service.
  
  
  
  Verify the URL:
  
  Double-check the URL you are using to access the OData service. Ensure that the entity set name is correct and matches what is defined in the service.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the entity set. You can check this in transaction code SU53 after attempting to access the service.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Service:
  
  If there have been changes to the data model, consider rebuilding the service in the Service Builder and regenerating the runtime artifacts.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the service was transported from one system to another, ensure that all necessary components were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: Error Log
  SE80: Object Navigator (for checking service definitions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Gateway documentation for more details on OData services and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CFD_GW_PUBLIC003 error in your SAP system.