How To Fix /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI106 - Data Source Type is mandatory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Data Source Type is mandatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI106 - Data Source Type is mandatory ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBDSP_UI106 Data Source Type is mandatory typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when a required field is not filled in or is missing in the configuration of a data source. This error indicates that the system expects a value for the "Data Source Type" field, which is essential for the proper functioning of the service.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Data Source Type has not been specified in the configuration of the OData service or the data source.
  Incorrect Setup: The data source might not be set up correctly, leading to the omission of mandatory fields.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, some settings might not have been included.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /IWBEP/REG_SERVICE for service registration).
  Ensure that the Data Source Type is specified in the configuration settings for the OData service.
  If you are using a CDS view as a data source, ensure that the view is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Update Data Source:
  
  If you are using a custom data source, make sure to define the Data Source Type in the implementation.
  If you are using standard data sources, verify that they are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Re-register the Service:
  
  If changes were made, you may need to re-register the OData service to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP Gateway you are using for any additional requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might 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 effective.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered, which might provide more context on the missing configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the Data Source Type is correctly configured in your SAP system.