How To Fix /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI018 - Data source &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Data source &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI018 - Data source &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI018 Data source &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when the system is unable to find a specified data source. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Source Name: The data source name specified in the OData service or configuration might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Source Not Activated: The data source may not be activated or properly configured in the backend system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified data source.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  Backend Service Issues: The backend service that the OData service is trying to access may not be available or may have been deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Data Source Name: Check the data source name in the OData service configuration and ensure it is correct.
  Activate Data Source: If the data source is not activated, go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for DataSource in BW) and activate it.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Reconfigure OData Service: If the data source was recently changed or transported, you may need to reconfigure the OData service to point to the correct data source.
  Check Backend Service: Ensure that the backend service is up and running. You can test the service using transaction SE80 or SE37 to see if it returns the expected results.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the data source was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE80 - Object Navigator
  RSA1 - Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE37 - Function Module
  IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE - Service Maintenance for OData services
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) and the Gateway error logs (transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI018 Data source &1 does not exist.