How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_ANNO046 - Simple value does not have a type

/IWBEP/CM_V4_ANNO046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_ANNO -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Simple value does not have a type

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/IWBEP/CM_V4_ANNO046 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_ANNO046 Simple value does not have a type typically occurs in the context of OData services when there is an issue with the metadata definition of the OData model. This error indicates that a simple value (like a property in an entity) is expected to have a type defined, but it is missing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Type Definition: The property in the entity is defined without a type, which is required for OData services to understand how to handle the data.
  Incorrect Annotations: There may be incorrect or missing annotations in the metadata that define the properties of the entity.
  Model 
  Configuration Issues: The OData model might not be properly configured, leading to inconsistencies in how types are defined.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (like adding or modifying fields) without updating the OData service, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Metadata Definition: Review the