How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDP002 - Custom Backend API not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDP -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Custom Backend API not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDP002 - Custom Backend API not found ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDP002 Custom Backend API not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when the system is unable to find a specified backend API that is expected to handle a request. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect API Name: The API name specified in the OData service might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Service Not Activated: The backend service that is supposed to handle the API request may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Missing Implementation: The implementation of the API in the backend system might be missing or not properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the API.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Gateway or backend system that prevent the API from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check API Name: Verify that the API name used in the OData service is correct and matches the name defined in the backend.
  Activate the Service: Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and ensure that the service is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  Implement the API: If the API is not implemented, you may need to create the necessary implementation in the backend system. This can involve creating a new function module or class that handles the API logic.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the API. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in both the SAP Gateway and the backend system to ensure that they are correctly set up to communicate with each other.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the request and identify where the failure occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance for OData services.
  /IWBEP/REG_SERVICE: Register OData services.
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking the implementation of the API.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for guidelines on creating and managing OData services.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDP002 Custom Backend API not found error message.