How To Fix FIN_ODATA_GL017 - Requested OData entity does not exist

FIN_ODATA_GL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_ODATA_GL - Messages for Package APPL_FIN_ODATA_GL

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Requested OData entity does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_ODATA_GL017 - Requested OData entity does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FIN_ODATA_GL017: Requested OData entity does not exist typically indicates that the OData service is trying to access an entity that is not available or does not exist in the system. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Entity Name: The entity name specified in the OData request may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Entity Not Activated: The OData service or the specific entity might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the requested entity.
  Data Not Available: The specific data or record that the OData service is trying to access may not exist in the database.
  Service Not Registered: The OData service may not be properly registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Versioning Issues: There may be versioning issues if the OData service has been updated but the client is still using