How To Fix /IWBEP/CLST_SERVICES018 - Search Help Type is blank. Help values cannot be fetched.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CLST_SERVICES -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Search Help Type is blank. Help values cannot be fetched.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CLST_SERVICES018 - Search Help Type is blank. Help values cannot be fetched. ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CLST_SERVICES018 indicates that there is an issue with the search help type being blank, which prevents the system from fetching help values. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when dealing with OData services.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Search Help Configuration: The search help type may not be properly configured in the backend system.
  Incorrect OData Service Definition: The OData service might not be correctly defined or activated, leading to issues in fetching the search help values.
  Data Model Issues: There could be issues with the underlying data model or the way the search help is linked to the OData service.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the search help definition. Ensure that the search help type is correctly defined and not blank.
  If necessary, create or modify the search help to ensure it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review OData Service:
  
  Use transaction IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the OData service is correctly registered and activated.
  Ensure that the service is properly linked to the relevant data model and that the search help is included in the service definition.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Review the data model associated with the OData service to ensure that it correctly references the search help.
  Make sure that the entity types and properties are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error occurs. This can provide insights into whether the problem lies in the service implementation or the data retrieval logic.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: OData Service Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Gateway: Understanding the SAP Gateway framework and how it interacts with OData services can be beneficial in troubleshooting issues related to service definitions and data retrieval.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can provide additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWBEP/CLST_SERVICES018.