How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_DT005 - ABAP Dictionary information could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_DT -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: ABAP Dictionary information could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_DT005 - ABAP Dictionary information could not be read ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_DT005 indicates that there is an issue with reading the ABAP Dictionary information, which is often related to the OData service or the underlying data model in SAP Gateway. This error can occur due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing metadata, or problems with the underlying database objects.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Metadata: The OData service may not have the necessary metadata defined, or the metadata might be incomplete.
  Database Object Issues: The underlying database objects (like tables, views, or structures) may not exist, or there may be issues with their definitions.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the OData service may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ABAP Dictionary objects.
  Transport Issues: If the OData service was recently transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the transport.
  Caching Issues: Sometimes, the cache may not be updated, leading to discrepancies in the data being accessed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Metadata: Ensure that the OData service has the correct metadata defined. You can regenerate the metadata by going to the service in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and reactivating it.
  Verify Database Objects: Check if the underlying database objects (tables, views, etc.) exist and are correctly defined in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required objects. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Transport Consistency: If the service was transported, ensure that all dependent objects were also transported correctly. You may need to check the transport logs for any errors.
  Clear Cache: Clear the cache for the OData service. You can do this using transaction /IWFND/CACHE to clear the cache for the OData services.
  Check for System Errors: Look into the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors that might give more context to the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance for OData services.
  SE11: ABAP Dictionary to check database objects.
  SU53: Authorization check analysis.
  /IWFND/CACHE: Cache management for OData services.
  SM21: System log to check for errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message or OData service issues. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to identify where the failure occurs. You can set breakpoints in the service implementation to trace the execution flow.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_DT005 error message.