How To Fix /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI102 - Entity Type Name is mandatory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Entity Type Name is mandatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI102 - Entity Type Name is mandatory ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI102 Entity Type Name is mandatory typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when there is an issue with the configuration or definition of an entity type in your OData service. This error indicates that the system expects an entity type name to be provided, but it is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entity Type Name: The most common cause of this error is that the entity type name is not defined in the service or is incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Service Configuration: The OData service might not be properly configured to expose the required entity types.
  Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the metadata that is being generated for the OData service.
  Service Registration Issues: The service might not be registered correctly in the SAP Gateway.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Entity Type Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Open your project and check the entity types defined in the data model.
  Ensure that all entity types have a valid name and are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the Service:
  
  After making any changes to the entity types, regenerate the service by right-clicking on the project and selecting "Generate Runtime Objects".
  This will update the service with the latest definitions.
  
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Use transaction code IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if your OData service is registered correctly.
  If it is not registered, you can register it from this transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Metadata:
  
  You can check the metadata of your OData service by accessing the service URL in a browser (e.g., http://<host>:<port>/sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/).
  Ensure that the metadata is being generated correctly and that all entity types are listed.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the service to identify where the entity type name is being set or where it is missing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Gateway documentation for more information on how to define and manage entity types in OData services.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your OData service is functioning correctly.