How To Fix ECATT_ODATA_TST028 - Error during metadata access: EntityType not found

ECATT_ODATA_TST028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT_ODATA_TST - eCATT OData Testing - Messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Error during metadata access: EntityType not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT_ODATA_TST028 - Error during metadata access: EntityType not found ?

  The SAP error message ECATT_ODATA_TST028 indicates that there was an issue accessing the metadata of an OData service, specifically that the requested EntityType could not be found. This error typically occurs during automated testing with eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when trying to access or validate an OData service.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect EntityType Name: The name of the EntityType specified in the eCATT script may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway or the corresponding backend system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the eCATT script may not have the necessary authorizations to access the OData service or its metadata.
  Service URL Issues: The URL used to access the OData service may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Changes in the OData Model: If the OData model has been changed (e.g., entities added or removed), the eCATT script may be referencing an outdated EntityType.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify EntityType Name: