How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDPLOG085 - Get Expanded Entity calls Backend API &1

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDPLOG -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Get Expanded Entity calls Backend API &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDPLOG085 - Get Expanded Entity calls Backend API &1 ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDPLOG085 typically indicates an issue related to the OData service when trying to retrieve expanded entity data from a backend API. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when using SAP Gateway and OData services.
  Cause:
  
  Backend API Issues: The backend service might not be available, or there could be issues with the API endpoint.
  Data Model Issues: The entity or navigation properties being accessed may not be correctly defined in the OData service.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the requested data.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the SAP Gateway and the backend system.
  Configuration Issues: The OData service might not be properly configured to handle expanded entity calls.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Backend Service: Ensure that the backend API is up and running. You can test the API endpoint directly using tools like Postman or a browser.
  Review OData Service Configuration: Check the OData service configuration in the SAP Gateway. Ensure that the entity sets and navigation properties are correctly defined.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues between the SAP Gateway and the backend system. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose connectivity issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to the backend system, you can debug the OData service to see where the error occurs. This can provide more insight into the specific cause of the issue.
  Check Logs: Review the SAP Gateway logs (transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG) for more detailed error messages that can help identify the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  OData Documentation: Review the SAP OData documentation for best practices on defining and consuming OData services.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_EDPLOG085.