How To Fix /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI055 - Specify data source type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Specify data source type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI055 - Specify data source type ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI055 Specify data source type typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or SAP Fiori applications when there is an issue with the configuration of a data source in a service or application. This error indicates that the system expects a data source type to be specified, but it is missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Source Type: The data source type has not been defined in the service configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The data source type may be incorrectly configured or not compatible with the expected input.
  Service Definition Issues: There may be issues in the service definition or the way the service is being called.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Open the relevant service and check the data source configuration.
  Ensure that the data source type is specified correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Data Source Type:
  
  If the data source type is missing, you need to define it. This can be done in the service definition where you specify the entity types and their corresponding data sources.
  
  
  
  Review Service Implementation:
  
  Check the implementation of the service methods (e.g., GET, POST) to ensure that they are correctly handling the data source type.
  Make sure that the methods are properly implemented to fetch data from the specified data source.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  Use the SAP Gateway Client (transaction /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) to test the service and see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is with the service or the application consuming it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for the specific version you are using, as there may be additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Debugging: If you have access, consider debugging the service to trace where the error is occurring and gather more context about the missing data source type.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI055 Specify data source type error message in SAP.