How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS028 - Search help type '&1' not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Search help type '&1' not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS028 - Search help type '&1' not supported ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS028 indicates that there is an issue with the search help type specified in your OData service. This error typically occurs when the search help type being referenced is not supported or not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Search Help Type: The search help type specified in the OData service is not recognized or is not supported by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the OData service or the underlying data model that prevent the search help from functioning correctly.
  Missing Search Help: The search help that is being referenced may not exist in the system or may not be activated.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the OData service and the underlying data model may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to find the appropriate search help.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Verify that the search help type specified in the OData service is correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the search help is active and properly defined in the relevant data dictionary (SE11).
  
  
  
  Review OData Service:
  
  Check the OData service definition in the SAP Gateway (transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Ensure that the service is correctly mapped to the underlying data model and that the search help is correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Update the OData Model:
  
  If the search help type is not supported, consider updating the OData model to use a different search help type that is supported by the system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction /IWBEP/ERROR_LOG to check for additional error messages or logs that may provide more context about the issue.
  Debug the OData service to identify where the error is occurring and to gather more information about the search help being called.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the OData service you are using to see if there are any known issues or limitations regarding search help types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: OData Service Maintenance
  /IWBEP/ERROR_LOG: Error Log for OData Services
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuring search helps in OData services.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.