How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT241 - Characteristic '&1' was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT -

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Characteristic '&1' was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT241 - Characteristic '&1' was not found ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT241 indicates that a characteristic specified in your OData service is not found. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when the system is unable to locate a specific characteristic in the underlying data model.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Name: The characteristic name specified in the OData service might be misspelled or does not exist in the data model.
  Model Not Updated: The data model might not be updated to include the characteristic, especially if changes were made after the OData service was generated.
  Service Registration Issues: The OData service might not be properly registered or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source (like a database table or view) might not contain the characteristic due to changes in the database schema.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Name: Verify that the characteristic name used in the OData service is correct and matches the name in the underlying data model.
  Update Data Model: If the characteristic has been added recently, ensure that the data model is updated and the OData service is regenerated.
  
  Use transaction code SEGW to open the Service Builder.
  Check the data model and regenerate the service.
  
  
  Activate the Service: Ensure that the OData service is activated in the SAP Gateway.
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check the service status and activate it if necessary.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error occurs and gather more information about the missing characteristic.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Maintenance of OData services.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway and OData documentation for best practices in service creation and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT241.