How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT216 - Entity for type '&1' not found

/IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Entity for type '&1' not found

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/IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT216 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT216 Entity for type '&1' not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified entity type in the OData service. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Entity Type Not Defined: The entity type specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the OData service metadata.
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be activated or properly registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect URL: The URL used to access the OData service may be incorrect, leading to a request for a non-existent entity.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the entity type.
  Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the mapping of the entity type in the service implementation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Entity Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code