How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDPLOG080 - Get Expanded Entity called for Entity Type &1, Entity Data Provider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDPLOG -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Get Expanded Entity called 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_EDPLOG080 - Get Expanded Entity called for Entity Type &1, Entity Data Provider &2 ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDPLOG080 typically indicates an issue related to the OData service in the SAP Gateway framework. This error occurs when there is a problem with the retrieval of an expanded entity in an OData request. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Entity Type or Data Provider Issues: The error message indicates that there is a problem with the specified entity type (&1) or the data provider (&2). This could be due to:
  
  The entity type not being defined correctly in the OData service.
  The data provider not being implemented or activated properly.
  Issues with the underlying data model or relationships between entities.
  
  
  
  Service Configuration: The OData service might not be configured correctly to handle expanded entities. This could include missing associations or navigation properties.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the expanded entity or its related data.
  
  
  Data Retrieval Logic: There may be issues in the implementation of the data retrieval logic in the Data Provider Class (DPC) or the Model Provider Class (MPC).
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Entity Type and Data Provider:
  
  Verify that the entity type and data provider are correctly defined in the OData service.
  Ensure that the entity type is properly mapped to the underlying database tables.
  
  
  
  Review Service Implementation:
  
  Check the implementation of the DPC and MPC classes to ensure that the methods for handling expanded entities are correctly implemented.
  Make sure that the GET_ENTITYSET and GET_ENTITY methods are correctly handling the expanded data.
  
  
  
  Service Activation:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is activated in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is registered and active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and the specific entity types involved.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the SAP Gateway Client (transaction code /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) to test the OData service and analyze the request and response.
  Check the backend logs for any additional error messages or stack traces that could provide more context.
  
  
  
  Check Associations:
  
  Ensure that the associations and navigation properties between the entities are correctly defined in the service metadata.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with the specific OData service or entity types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on OData services and the SAP Gateway framework for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDPLOG080 error message.