How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT238 - Vocabulary document '&1', '&2': Not ok http status received '&3'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Vocabulary document '&1', '&2': Not ok http status received '&3'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT238 - Vocabulary document '&1', '&2': Not ok http status received '&3' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT238 typically indicates an issue with the OData service in the SAP Gateway framework. This error occurs when the system receives an unexpected HTTP status code while trying to access a vocabulary document. The message format is as follows:
  Vocabulary document '&1', '&2': Not ok http status received '&3'
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Service Unavailability: The OData service might not be available or is down.
  Incorrect URL: The URL used to access the vocabulary document might be incorrect or malformed.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary permissions to access the requested resource.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems preventing access to the service.
  Backend Errors: The backend system might be returning an error status due to issues in processing the request.
  Configuration Issues: There might be misconfigurations in the OData service or the SAP Gateway.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Service Availability: Ensure that the OData service is up and running. You can do this by accessing the service URL directly in a web browser or using tools like Postman.
  
  
  Verify URL: Double-check the URL being used to access the vocabulary document. Ensure it is correctly formatted and points to the right service.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service. You may need to check roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Inspect HTTP Status Code: Look at the HTTP status code returned in the error message. Common status codes include:
  
  404 Not Found: The resource does not exist.
  500 Internal Server Error: There is an issue on the server side.
  403 Forbidden: The user does not have permission to access the resource.
  
  
  
  Review Backend Logs: Check the backend system logs for any errors or exceptions that might provide more context on why the request failed.
  
  
  Network Troubleshooting: If there are network issues, ensure that the SAP Gateway can communicate with the backend system without any firewall or routing issues.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration of the OData service in the SAP Gateway to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.