How To Fix CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX037 - Service &. External name for entity & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX - texts for parser

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Service &. External name for entity & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX037 - Service &. External name for entity & not found ?

  The SAP error message CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX037 typically indicates that the system is unable to find the external name for a specified entity in the context of the SAP Gateway and the SADL (SAP ABAP Programming Model for SAP Fiori). This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access a service or entity that has not been properly defined or registered.
  Cause:
  
  Entity Not Defined: The entity you are trying to access may not be defined in the system or may not be properly configured in the service.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service that exposes the entity might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the SADL or the OData service, such as incorrect mapping or missing metadata.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the entity or service.
  Transport Issues: If the system is in a transport landscape, the necessary objects may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Entity Definition: Verify that the entity is defined in the relevant data model and that it has been correctly implemented.
  Activate OData Service: Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and ensure that the OData service is activated.
  Check Service Configuration: Review the service configuration in the Service Builder to ensure that the entity is correctly mapped and that all necessary metadata is available.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service and entity. You can check this using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  Transport Check: If applicable, ensure that all necessary objects have been transported to the target system and that there are no missing components.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the code to identify where the error is occurring and gather more context about the failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for SADL and OData services to ensure that you are following best practices for configuration and implementation.
  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 the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.