How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_OCI002 - Model Provider and Data Provider names cannot be identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_OCI -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Model Provider and Data Provider names cannot be identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_OCI002 - Model Provider and Data Provider names cannot be identical ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_OCI002 indicates that there is a conflict between the Model Provider and Data Provider names in your SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services, where both the Model Provider and Data Provider are expected to have distinct names to avoid ambiguity.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the names assigned to the Model Provider and Data Provider are identical. In SAP Gateway, the Model Provider is responsible for defining the data model, while the Data Provider is responsible for fetching the actual data. Having the same name for both can lead to confusion in the system, as it cannot differentiate between the two.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the Model Provider and Data Provider names are unique. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Providers: Determine the names of the Model Provider and Data Provider that are currently set up in your OData service.
  
  
  Change the Name:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (usually SEGW for Service Builder).
  Open the OData service where the error is occurring.
  Navigate to the Model Provider and Data Provider settings.
  Change the name of either the Model Provider or the Data Provider to ensure they are not identical.
  
  
  
  Activate the Changes: After making the changes, make sure to activate the OData service again.
  
  
  Test the Service: Once the changes are made and activated, test the OData service to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  /IWBEP/REG_SERVICE: Register OData services.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Gateway documentation for more details on how to configure Model Providers and Data Providers.
  
  
  Best Practices: Always use descriptive and unique names for your providers to avoid such conflicts in the future. This will also help in maintaining clarity in your OData service architecture.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IWBEP/CM_OCI002 error and ensure that your OData service functions correctly.