How To Fix CFD_UI_FACADE002 - Entity name retrieval failed for srv model &1 version &2 entity set &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_UI_FACADE - Custom Fields: UI Facade

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Entity name retrieval failed for srv model &1 version &2 entity set &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_UI_FACADE002 - Entity name retrieval failed for srv model &1 version &2 entity set &3 ?

  The SAP error message CFD_UI_FACADE002 indicates that there was a failure in retrieving the entity name for a service model in the context of SAP Fiori or OData services. This error typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or the underlying data model.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Service Configuration: The OData service may not be properly configured or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Missing or Incorrect Entity Set: The specified entity set may not exist in the service or may have been incorrectly defined.
  Version Mismatch: The version specified in the error message may not match any available versions of the service.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified entity set.
  Service Not Registered: The OData service might not be registered in the SAP Gateway or might be inactive.
  Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model that are not reflected in the service definition can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW) and ensure that the service is activated.
  Use transaction IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the service is registered and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Entity Set:
  
  In the Service Builder, check if the entity set mentioned in the error message exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the entity set is included in the service definition.
  
  
  
  Check Versioning:
  
  Verify that the version specified in the error message corresponds to an existing version of the service.
  If necessary, update the service version or use the correct version in your request.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and the specific entity set.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include access to the relevant service.
  
  
  
  Check for Model Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the underlying data model, ensure that the OData service has been updated accordingly.
  Regenerate the service if necessary to reflect the changes.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  You can also use transaction SE80 to debug the service and see where the failure occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific OData service you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CFD_UI_FACADE002 error message.