How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED300 - Two entity sets have the same EDM Name '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED -

• Message number: 300

• Message text: Two entity sets have the same EDM Name '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED300 - Two entity sets have the same EDM Name '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED300 indicates that there are two entity sets in your OData service that have the same Entity Data Model (EDM) name. This can lead to confusion and conflicts when the OData service is being consumed, as the framework cannot distinguish between the two entity sets.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entity Set Names: You have defined two or more entity sets in your OData service with the same name.
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are using multiple namespaces, there might be a conflict where the same entity set name is used across different namespaces.
  Model Definition Issues: There may be issues in the way the OData model is defined, leading to unintentional duplication of entity sets.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Entity Set Definitions:
  
  Review the definitions of your entity sets in the OData service. Ensure that each entity set has a unique name.
  If you find duplicates, rename the entity sets to ensure uniqueness.
  
  
  
  Review Namespaces:
  
  If you are using multiple namespaces, ensure that the entity set names are unique across those namespaces. You may need to adjust the naming conventions to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the OData Model:
  
  After making changes to the entity set names, regenerate the OData model to ensure that the changes are reflected in the service.
  
  
  
  Check for Inheritance:
  
  If you are using inheritance in your data model, ensure that the derived entity sets do not inadvertently inherit the same name as their base entity sets.
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the OData service to ensure that the error is resolved and that the service behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  OData Service Development: Familiarize yourself with the OData service development guidelines in SAP, especially regarding naming conventions and entity set definitions.
  SAP Gateway: If you are using SAP Gateway, refer to the documentation for best practices in defining entity sets and managing namespaces.
  Debugging Tools: Utilize debugging tools available in SAP to trace the model definitions and identify where the duplication is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED300 error and ensure that your OData service functions correctly.