How To Fix /IWBEP/GWS002 - Unable to fetch the Collection '&1'

/IWBEP/GWS002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/GWS -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Unable to fetch the Collection '&1'

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/IWBEP/GWS002 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/GWS002 Unable to fetch the Collection '&1' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when trying to access an OData service. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the specified collection, which can be due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service or the specific collection.
  Incorrect URL: The URL used to access the OData service may be incorrect or malformed.
  Backend Issues: There may be issues in the backend system that prevent data retrieval, such as missing data or errors in the underlying logic.
  Model Issues: The data model may not be correctly defined or may have inconsistencies.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related issues preventing access to the service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the