How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED002 - Entity type '&1' already exists

/IWBEP/CM_V4_MED002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Entity type '&1' already exists

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/IWBEP/CM_V4_MED002 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED002 Entity type '&1' already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or register an entity type that has already been defined in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entity Type Definition: The entity type you are trying to create or register already exists in the OData service or in the data model.
  Service Registration Issues: If you are trying to register a service that has already been registered, this error can occur.
  Model Conflicts: There may be conflicts in the data model where the same entity type is defined in multiple places.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Entity Types:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW) and check the existing entity types in your project. Ensure that the entity type you are trying to create does not