How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_CP078 - No business data has been requested

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_CP -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: No business data has been requested

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_CP078 - No business data has been requested ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_CP078 No business data has been requested typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system did not find any business data to return for the requested operation. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Empty Data Set: The most common cause is that the query executed does not return any data. This could be due to filters applied that result in no matching records.
  Incorrect Entity Set: The request might be targeting an incorrect or non-existent entity set in the OData service.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data, leading to an empty response.
  Service Configuration: The OData service might not be properly configured or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Backend Logic: There could be issues in the backend logic (e.g., ABAP code) that prevent data from being fetched correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Filters: Review the filters applied in the OData request. Ensure that they are correct and that there are records in the database that match the criteria.
  Verify Entity Set: Confirm that the entity set being accessed exists and is correctly defined in the OData service.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Service Activation: Go to transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE and ensure that the OData service is activated and properly configured.
  Debugging: If you have access, debug the backend logic to see if there are any issues in the data retrieval process. You can use transaction SE80 or SE37 to check the relevant function modules or classes.
  Check Data Availability: Use transaction SE16 or SE11 to check if the data exists in the underlying database tables.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  OData Service Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific OData service you are using to understand its expected behavior and data model.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.