How To Fix CFD_UI_FACADE012 - Entity Set name retrieval failed for srv model &1 version &2 entity &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_UI_FACADE - Custom Fields: UI Facade

• Message number: 012

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_UI_FACADE012 - Entity Set name retrieval failed for srv model &1 version &2 entity &3 ?

  The SAP error message CFD_UI_FACADE012 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving the entity set name for a specific service model in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori applications or OData services when the system is unable to find or access the specified entity set.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Service Configuration: The OData service may not be properly configured or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Missing Entity Set: The specified entity set may not exist in the service definition or may have been deleted.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the version of the service being called and the version that is available in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified entity set.
  Transport Issues: If the service was recently transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Ensure that the OData service is activated and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Entity Set:
  
  In the Service Builder, check if the entity set mentioned in the error message exists in the service definition.
  If it does not exist, you may need to recreate it or adjust the service definition.
  
  
  
  Check Version:
  
  Ensure that the correct version of the service is being called. You can check the version in the service metadata.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and the specific entity set.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system.
  Check for any transport errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to identify where the retrieval is failing.
  Use transaction code SE80 to analyze the service implementation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any known issues or patches.
  SAP Community: Search the SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OData services and Fiori applications for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CFD_UI_FACADE012 error message.