How To Fix /IWBEP/SBDSP_DM048 - Mapping of Create operation without Read may cause an error at runtime

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBDSP_DM -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Mapping of Create operation without Read may cause an error at runtime

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_DM048 - Mapping of Create operation without Read may cause an error at runtime ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_DM048 typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when there is a mismatch in the operations defined for an entity set. Specifically, this error indicates that a "Create" operation is defined for an entity set, but there is no corresponding "Read" operation available. This can lead to issues at runtime, as the system may not be able to retrieve the necessary data after a create operation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Read Operation: The primary cause of this error is that the OData service has a "Create" operation defined for an entity set, but it lacks a "Read" operation. This can happen if the service was not properly configured or if the entity set is not designed to support read operations.
  Service Definition Issues: There may be issues in the service definition or the underlying data model that prevent the read operation from being recognized or implemented.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the read operation may exist, but the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Read Operation: Ensure that the OData service has a "Read" operation defined for the entity set in question. This can be done by:
  
  Modifying the service definition in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Adding a "Read" operation for the entity set if it is missing.
  Implementing the necessary logic in the Data Provider Class (DPC) to handle the read operation.
  
  
  
  Check Service Implementation: Verify that the implementation of the read operation is correct and that it returns the expected data. This includes checking the methods in the DPC class (e.g., GET_ENTITY, GET_ENTITYSET).
  
  
  Test the Service: After making changes, regenerate the service and test it using the SAP Gateway Client (transaction code /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) or any OData client to ensure that both create and read operations work as expected.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the operations has the necessary authorizations to perform both create and read actions on the entity set.
  
  
  Regenerate the Service: If changes were made to the service definition, regenerate the service and activate it to ensure that all changes are applied.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway: This is the technology that allows you to connect devices, environments, and applications to SAP systems via OData services.
  OData Services: Open Data Protocol (OData) is a standard protocol for creating and consuming queryable and interoperable RESTful APIs.
  Service Builder (SEGW): This is the transaction code used to create and manage OData services in SAP Gateway.
  Data Provider Class (DPC): This class contains the implementation logic for the OData service, including the methods for handling CRUD operations.
  
  By addressing the missing read operation and ensuring proper implementation and authorization, you should be able to resolve the error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_DM048.