How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED079 - Property '&1' has the same internal name as complex type '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Property '&1' has the same internal name as complex type '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED079 - Property '&1' has the same internal name as complex type '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED079 indicates that there is a conflict in the naming of properties within your OData service. Specifically, it means that a property is being defined with the same internal name as a complex type, which is not allowed in the OData service definition.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  You have defined a property in your OData model that has the same name as a complex type.
  The OData service is unable to differentiate between the property and the complex type due to the naming conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Rename the Property or Complex Type:
  
  Identify the property (&1) and the complex type (&2) mentioned in the error message.
  Rename either the property or the complex type to ensure that they do not share the same name. This is the most straightforward solution.
  
  
  
  Check the Data Model:
  
  Review your OData service's data model to ensure that there are no other naming conflicts.
  Ensure that all properties and complex types have unique names.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the OData Service:
  
  After making the necessary changes, regenerate the OData service to apply the updates.
  You can do this by using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to maintain your OData service.
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  Once the changes are made and the service is regenerated, test the OData service to ensure that the error is resolved and that the service behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with OData naming conventions to avoid similar issues in the future. Properties and complex types should have distinct names to prevent conflicts.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes and the official SAP documentation for any additional guidance or updates related to OData service development.
  Debugging Tools: Utilize debugging tools within SAP to trace the model definitions and identify where the conflict arises.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your OData service functions correctly.