How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS087 - Entity Set '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS -

• Message number: 087

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS087 - Entity Set '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS087 Entity Set '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the specified entity set (represented by &1) is not recognized or does not exist in the OData service being accessed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Entity Set Name: The entity set name specified in the OData request may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service that contains the entity set may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Model Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the data model configuration in the service definition.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the entity set.
  Service Versioning: If the service has been updated or versioned, the entity set may have been removed or renamed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Entity Set Name: Verify that the entity set name in the request matches exactly with the name defined in the OData service. Pay attention to case sensitivity.
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check if the service is listed and activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  Review Service Definition:
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check the service definition and ensure that the entity set is correctly defined.
  If necessary, regenerate the service or update the data model.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and the specific entity set.
  Check for Changes: If the service has been modified recently, check the change logs or documentation to see if the entity set has been renamed or removed.
  Test the Service: Use the SAP Gateway Client (transaction /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) to test the OData service and see if the entity set is accessible.
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData Services: Understand the structure of OData services and how entity sets are defined within them.
  SAP Gateway: Familiarize yourself with the SAP Gateway framework and how it handles OData requests.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the service implementation to trace where the error occurs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with the specific version of SAP Gateway you are using.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_APPS087 Entity Set '&1' does not exist.