How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED264 - Entity set with EDM name '&1' not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED -

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Entity set with EDM name '&1' not found

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED264 - Entity set with EDM name '&1' not found ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED264 Entity set with EDM name '&1' not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the requested entity set, identified by the Entity Data Model (EDM) name, cannot be found in the service definition.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Entity Set Name: The entity set name specified in the OData request does not match any of the entity sets defined in the service.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Model Not Properly Defined: The metadata for the OData service may not be correctly defined or may be missing the entity set.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the entity set.
  Service Versioning: If there are multiple versions of the service, the requested version may not include the specified entity set.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Entity Set Name: Verify that the entity set name in the request matches exactly with the names defined in the OData service metadata. This includes checking for case sensitivity and any typos.
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check if the service is listed and activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  Review Service Metadata:
  
  Access the service metadata by appending $metadata to the service URL (e.g., http://<host>:<port>/sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/$metadata).
  Ensure that the entity set is defined in the metadata.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and the specific entity set.
  Check Service Version: If applicable, ensure that you are calling the correct version of the service that includes the entity set.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To manage OData services.
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: To check for any errors related to OData services.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to your version of SAP Gateway or OData services.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the OData service implementation to trace where the error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED264 Entity set with EDM name '&1' not found.