How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDPLOG072 - Get Expanded EntitySet failed for Entity Type &1, Entity Data Provider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDPLOG -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Get Expanded EntitySet failed for Entity Type &1, Entity Data Provider &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDPLOG072 - Get Expanded EntitySet failed for Entity Type &1, Entity Data Provider &2 ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDPLOG072 indicates that there was a failure in retrieving an expanded EntitySet for a specific Entity Type and Entity Data Provider. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when there is an issue with the data retrieval process.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Entity Type or Data Provider: The specified Entity Type or Data Provider may not exist or may be incorrectly defined in the OData service.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified Entity Type or Data Provider.
  Service Configuration Issues: The OData service may not be properly configured, or there may be issues with the service registration in the SAP Gateway.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the underlying data model or the way relationships between entities are defined.
  Backend Errors: There could be issues in the backend system (e.g., database errors, missing data) that prevent the retrieval of the requested data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Entity Type and Data Provider: Verify that the Entity Type and Data Provider specified in the error message are correctly defined and exist in the OData service.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. Check the roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  Service Configuration: Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW) and check the configuration of the OData service. Ensure that the service is activated and properly registered.
  Debugging: Use transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for additional error messages or logs that may provide more context about the failure.
  Check Backend System: Investigate the backend system for any issues that may be affecting data retrieval. This may include checking for missing data or database errors.
  Test the OData Service: Use tools like Postman or the SAP Gateway Client (transaction code /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) to test the OData service and see if you can replicate the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.