How To Fix CFD_GW_UI014 - Invalid entity type name &1

CFD_GW_UI014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_GW_UI - TechnicalMessages for Custom Field Maintenance oData Service

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Invalid entity type name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_GW_UI014 - Invalid entity type name &1 ?

  The SAP error message CFD_GW_UI014 "Invalid entity type name &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when there is an issue with the OData service or the entity type being referenced in a request. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Entity Type Name: The entity type name specified in the OData request does not match any of the defined entity types in the service metadata.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Metadata Issues: There may be issues with the service metadata, such as missing or incorrectly defined entity types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified entity type.
  Service Versioning: If there are multiple versions of the service, the request may be pointing to an outdated or incorrect version.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Entity Type Name: Verify that the entity type