How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS035 - The search help name is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: The search help name is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS035 - The search help name is initial ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS035 The search help name is initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a search help that has not been defined or is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Search Help: The search help name is not defined in the OData service or is incorrectly referenced.
  Configuration Issues: The OData service may not be properly configured to use the search help.
  Incorrect Metadata: The metadata for the OData service may not include the necessary search help definitions.
  Development Errors: There may be issues in the ABAP code or the service implementation that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the search help is defined.
  Ensure that the search help name is correctly specified in the OData service.
  
  
  
  Review OData Service Implementation:
  
  Use transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check the OData service and ensure that it is properly activated.
  Verify that the service is correctly implemented and that the search help is being called appropriately.
  
  
  
  Update Metadata:
  
  If the search help is newly created or modified, ensure that the metadata for the OData service is updated. You can regenerate the metadata by using transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE and selecting the service to regenerate.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the OData service to see where the search help is being called and why it is returning an initial value.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific OData service you are working with for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  OData Service Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific OData service you are using to ensure all required configurations are in place.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.