How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_SBMC_MPC005 - Complex type '&1' not defined

/IWBEP/CM_SBMC_MPC005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_SBMC_MPC -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Complex type '&1' not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_SBMC_MPC005 - Complex type '&1' not defined ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_SBMC_MPC005 Complex type '&1' not defined typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a complex type definition that is expected in the OData service metadata.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Complex Type Definition: The complex type referenced in the error message is not defined in the Data Model or the corresponding service.
  Incorrect Service Registration: The OData service may not be properly registered or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (like adding or modifying complex types) without regenerating the service, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the service was transported from one system to another, the complex type may not have been included in the transport.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Complex Type Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Model (e.g., in SEGW transaction) and verify that the complex type &1 is defined