How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD013 - Association '&1' with association end '&2' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Association '&1' with association end '&2' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD013 - Association '&1' with association end '&2' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD013 indicates that there is an issue with an association in an OData service. Specifically, it means that the association you are trying to use does not exist or is not properly defined in the data model. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Missing Association Definition: The association you are trying to reference in your OData service is not defined in the data model.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the association name or the association end name in your OData service or in the metadata.
  Incorrect Service Implementation: The OData service may not be correctly implemented to include the necessary associations.
  Model Changes: If the underlying data model has changed (e.g., associations were removed or renamed), the OData service may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Association Definition:
  
  Go to the data model definition in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Verify that the association you are trying to use is defined correctly in the model.
  Ensure that both ends of the association are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the names of the association and its ends in your OData service implementation.
  Ensure that the names match exactly with what is defined in the data model.
  
  
  
  Update OData Service:
  
  If you have made changes to the data model, regenerate the OData service to ensure that the changes are reflected.
  Use the "Generate Runtime Objects" option in the Service Builder.
  
  
  
  Check Metadata:
  
  Access the OData service metadata (usually available at the URL http://<host>:<port>/sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/$metadata) and verify that the association is listed there.
  If it is missing, you may need to revisit the service definition.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error is occurring.
  Check the logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Gateway: Understanding how SAP Gateway works and how to define entities, associations, and navigation properties is crucial for troubleshooting OData services.
  OData Protocol: Familiarity with the OData protocol and its conventions can help in understanding how associations are structured and used.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /IWBEP/SBOD013 error message in your SAP OData service.