How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS007 - Data container sub-structure for complex type &1 not created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Data container sub-structure for complex type &1 not created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS007 - Data container sub-structure for complex type &1 not created ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS007 typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data container sub-structure for a complex type not being created. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Metadata: The complex type defined in the OData service might not have the correct metadata or might be missing entirely.
  Model Definition Issues: There could be issues in the way the data model is defined in the service implementation, such as missing associations or incorrect data types.
  Service Registration Issues: The OData service might not be properly registered or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Inconsistent Data Types: The data types defined in the ABAP structure may not match the expected types in the OData service.
  Transport Issues: If the service was transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies in the transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Metadata: Ensure that the metadata for the OData service is correctly defined. You can do this by accessing the service in the SAP Gateway Client (transaction /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) and checking the metadata.
  Review Data Model: Go through the data model definitions in the service implementation. Ensure that all complex types and their properties are correctly defined and that there are no missing associations.
  Activate Service: Make sure that the OData service is activated in the SAP Gateway. You can check this in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Regenerate Service: If there are changes in the underlying data model, regenerate the service using transaction /IWBEP/REG_SERVICE.
  Check Data Types: Verify that the data types in the ABAP structure match the expected types in the OData service. Adjust them if necessary.
  Transport Consistency: If the service was transported, ensure that all dependent objects were also transported correctly. You may need to re-import or adjust the transport.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To manage OData services.
  /IWBEP/REG_SERVICE: To register or regenerate OData services.
  /IWBEP/ERROR_LOG: To check for error logs related to OData services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service implementation to identify where the error occurs in the code.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS007 error message.