How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_RUNTIME040 - Provider application did not return count

/IWBEP/CM_V4_RUNTIME040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_RUNTIME -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Provider application did not return count

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_RUNTIME040 - Provider application did not return count ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_RUNTIME040 Provider application did not return count typically occurs in the context of OData services when the service is expected to return a count of records but fails to do so. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves several steps.
  Causes:
  
  
  Implementation Issues: The OData service implementation may not correctly handle the $count query option. If the service is expected to return a count of records but does not implement this functionality, the error will occur.
  
  
  Data Retrieval Logic: The logic in the provider application (e.g., ABAP code) may not be correctly retrieving or calculating the count of records.
  
  
  Service Configuration: The OData service might not be properly configured to support counting, or there may be issues with the service metadata.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data, leading to a failure in retrieving the