How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED265 - Entity type with EDM name '&1' not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED -

• Message number: 265

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED265 - Entity type with EDM name '&1' not found ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED265 Entity type with EDM name '&1' not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified entity type in the Entity Data Model (EDM) for the OData service you are trying to access.
  Causes:
  
  Entity Type Not Defined: The entity type specified in the error message is not defined in the OData service's metadata.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect Service URL: The URL being used to access the OData service may be incorrect or malformed.
  Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (like adding or removing entity types) may not have been reflected in the OData service.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the entity type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Entity Type Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW) and check if the entity type with the specified name is defined in your OData service.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  Use transaction code IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the OData service is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check the Service URL:
  
  Ensure that the URL you are using to access the OData service is correct. You can check the service's metadata URL to confirm the entity types available.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the Service:
  
  If there have been changes to the data model, you may need to regenerate the OData service. In the Service Builder, you can do this by right-clicking on the service and selecting "Generate".
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and the specific entity type.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  Sometimes, clearing the cache of the OData service can resolve issues. You can do this using transaction code IWFND/CACHE_CLEANUP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Maintenance of OData services.
  IWFND/CACHE_CLEANUP: Cache cleanup for 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.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on troubleshooting and best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED265.