How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_F4015 - Search help '&1' not found for prop.'&2';Compare to url of parent service

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_F4 -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Search help '&1' not found for prop.'&2';Compare to url of parent service

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_F4015 - Search help '&1' not found for prop.'&2';Compare to url of parent service ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_F4015 indicates that a search help for a specific property in an OData service is not found. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when the system is trying to retrieve metadata for a property that is expected to have a search help associated with it, but it cannot find one.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Search Help: The search help defined in the backend for the specified property does not exist or is not properly configured.
  Incorrect Property Name: The property name specified in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Service Metadata Issues: There may be issues with the metadata of the OData service, such as missing or incorrectly defined annotations.
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be activated or properly registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the search help.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the search help exists for the specified property.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new search help or link an existing one to the property.
  
  
  
  Verify Property Name:
  
  Ensure that the property name in the error message is correct. Check the OData service metadata to confirm the property name.
  
  
  
  Review OData Service Metadata:
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check the service and its metadata.
  Ensure that the service is properly defined and that all necessary annotations are included.
  
  
  
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  If the service is not activated, activate it using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help and the OData service.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error occurs and gather more information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData Services: Understanding how OData services work in SAP Gateway can help in troubleshooting issues related to metadata and search helps.
  Search Helps in SAP: Familiarize yourself with how search helps are created and linked to fields in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.