How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS085 - Entity Type '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Entity Type '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS085 - Entity Type '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS085 Entity Type '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the specified entity type (represented by &1) is not recognized or does not exist in the OData service definition.
  Causes:
  
  Entity Type Not Defined: The entity type you are trying to access has not been defined in the OData service.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service that includes the entity type has not been activated or published.
  Incorrect Service URL: The URL used to access the OData service may be incorrect, leading to the system not finding the specified entity type.
  Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or metadata that prevent the entity type from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the entity type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Entity Type Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Open the relevant project and check if the entity type is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  Use transaction code IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the OData service is activated.
  If it is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Service URL:
  
  Ensure that the URL you are using to access the OData service is correct.
  Check for typos or incorrect parameters in the URL.
  
  
  
  Regenerate Metadata:
  
  In the Service Builder, regenerate the metadata for the OData service to ensure that all changes are reflected.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and the specific entity type.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Maintenance of OData services.
  IWFND/ERROR_LOG: To check error logs related to OData services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on how to define and manage entity types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS085 Entity Type '&1' does not exist.