How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS036 - Converstion type not supported for search help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Converstion type not supported for search help

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS036 - Converstion type not supported for search help ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS036 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion type not being supported for a search help in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the expected data type in the OData service and the actual data type being used in the backend system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type defined in the OData service does not match the data type of the corresponding field in the underlying database or data model.
  Unsupported Conversion: The conversion type specified for a search help is not supported by the OData service or the underlying data model.
  Incorrect Metadata: The metadata of the OData service may not be correctly defined, leading to issues in data retrieval.
  Search Help Configuration: The search help may not be properly configured or may not support the data type being requested.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Verify that the data types in the OData service match the data types in the underlying database. Ensure that the field types are compatible.
  Review OData Metadata: Check the metadata of the OData service to ensure that it is correctly defined. You can do this by accessing the service's metadata URL (e.g., http://<host>:<port>/sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/$metadata).
  Adjust Search Help: If you are using a search help, ensure that it is configured correctly and supports the data types being used. You may need to modify the search help to accommodate the required data types.
  Update OData Service: If changes are made to the underlying data model or search help, regenerate and activate the OData service to ensure that the changes are reflected.
  Debugging: Use transaction codes like /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for any additional error messages or logs that can provide more context on the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  OData Documentation: Review the SAP OData documentation for guidelines on data types and search helps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other developer forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.