How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS005 - Entity Set Name is initial

/IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Entity Set Name is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS005 - Entity Set Name is initial ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS005 Entity Set Name is initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the entity set name being referenced in the OData service is not properly defined or is empty (initial). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Missing Entity Set Definition: The entity set may not be defined in the OData service or the service might not be activated properly.
  Incorrect Service URL: The URL being used to access the OData service might be incorrect, leading to an attempt to access an undefined entity set.
  Model 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the model configuration where the entity set is not correctly mapped or is missing.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can prevent the entity set from being accessed, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Entity Set Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Ensure that