How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS009 - Field &1 not found in the data container of complex type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Field &1 not found in the data container of complex type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS009 - Field &1 not found in the data container of complex type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS009 Field &1 not found in the data container of complex type &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that a field specified in the request is not recognized in the data structure (or complex type) that is being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Mismatch: The field name specified in the OData request does not match any field in the defined complex type in the service metadata.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., adding or removing fields) and the OData service has not been updated or regenerated, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Service Version: The client may be using an outdated version of the OData service that does not include the latest fields.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the field name in the request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Names: Verify that the field name specified in the request matches exactly with the field names defined in the OData service metadata. You can access the metadata by appending $metadata to the service URL.
  Update OData Service: If there have been changes to the underlying data model, ensure that the OData service is updated and regenerated. This can be done in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Clear Cache: If you have made changes to the service, clear the cache in the SAP Gateway to ensure that the latest version of the service is being used.
  Check Service Version: Ensure that the client is using the correct version of the OData service that includes the required fields.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error occurs and to inspect the data being processed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SEGW: SAP Gateway Service Builder for creating and managing OData services.
  /IWBEP/REG_SERVICE: Registering OData services.
  /IWBEP/ERROR_LOG: Checking error logs for OData services.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on service creation and troubleshooting.
  
  
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message.