How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_ANNO013 - Base term may not be initial

/IWBEP/CM_V4_ANNO013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_ANNO -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Base term may not be initial

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/IWBEP/CM_V4_ANNO013 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_ANNO013 with the description "Base term may not be initial" typically occurs in the context of OData service development, particularly when working with annotations in the SAP Gateway framework. This error indicates that a base term (which is a reference to a data type or entity) is not properly defined or is missing in the context where it is being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Base Term: The error usually arises when an annotation is trying to reference a base term that has not been defined or is set to an initial (empty) value.
  Incorrect Annotation Usage: The annotation might be incorrectly applied or not aligned with the expected structure of the OData service.
  Model Issues: There could be issues with the data model or the way entities and types are defined in the service.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Annotations: Review the annotations in your OData service definition. Ensure that all base terms referenced in the