How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_GENER031 - Provide valid name for complex type at field '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_GENER -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Provide valid name for complex type at field '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_GENER031 - Provide valid name for complex type at field '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_GENER031 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a complex type in your OData service. Specifically, the error message states that a valid name for a complex type is required at the specified field (&1).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Complex Type Definition: The complex type that is referenced in your OData model is either not defined or incorrectly defined. This could be due to a typo in the name or the complex type not being included in the service metadata.
  
  
  Model Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the way the OData model is configured, such as incorrect annotations or missing references.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., adding or modifying complex types), the OData service may not have been regenerated or activated properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Complex Type Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant OData service in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Verify that the complex type referenced in the error message is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the name of the complex type matches exactly with what is being referenced in the service.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the OData Service:
  
  After making any changes to the complex type or the data model, regenerate the OData service.
  Right-click on the service in the Service Builder and select "Generate" to regenerate the service.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is activated. You can do this in the Service Maintenance (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is listed and activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Annotations:
  
  Review any annotations related to the complex type to ensure they are correctly defined and do not reference non-existent types.
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the OData service using the SAP Gateway Client (transaction code /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with complex types in OData services.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Gateway documentation for guidelines on defining complex types and best practices for OData service development.
  Community Forums: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Community forums or support for additional assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_GENER031.