How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD016 - Invalid EDM core type

/IWBEP/SBOD016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Invalid EDM core type

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/IWBEP/SBOD016 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD016 Invalid EDM core type typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that there is an issue with the Entity Data Model (EDM) core type being used in your OData service. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Data Type: The error usually arises when the OData service is trying to use a data type that is not recognized or is incorrectly defined in the EDM.
  Model Definition Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the way the data model is defined in the service.
  Service Metadata: The metadata of the OData service might not be correctly generated or might be outdated.
  Incompatible Versions: There could be compatibility issues between the SAP Gateway version and the data types being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check EDM Definitions:
  
  Review the data model definitions in your OData service. Ensure that all entity types and properties