How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD021 - '&1' is not an entity set of the principal entity of association '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: '&1' is not an entity set of the principal entity of association '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD021 - '&1' is not an entity set of the principal entity of association '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD021 '&1' is not an entity set of the principal entity of association '&2' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way entity sets and associations are defined in your OData service.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Association Definition: The association defined in your OData model may not correctly reference the entity set. This can happen if the entity set is not properly defined or if there is a mismatch in the names.
  
  
  Entity Set Not Included: The entity set that is being referenced in the association may not be included in the service or may not be correctly exposed.
  
  
  Model Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the metadata configuration of the OData service, such as missing or incorrect definitions in the service's data model.
  
  
  Service Activation Issues: The OData service may not be activated properly, or there may be issues with the service registration in the SAP Gateway.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Association Definitions: Review the association definitions in your OData model. Ensure that the entity set referenced in the association is correctly defined and matches the expected names.
  
  
  Verify Entity Sets: Make sure that the entity set you are trying to access is included in the OData service and is correctly defined in the service's metadata.
  
  
  Update Metadata: If you have made changes to the data model, ensure that you regenerate the metadata for the OData service. You can do this by using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to maintain and activate the service.
  
  
  Check Service Activation: Ensure that the OData service is activated and properly registered in the SAP Gateway. You can check this in the same transaction mentioned above.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace the request and identify where the mismatch is occurring.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for OData services and the specific version of SAP Gateway you are using for additional guidance on defining associations and entity sets.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway: A technology that allows you to connect devices, environments, and platforms to SAP systems.
  OData Services: Open Data Protocol (OData) is a standard protocol for creating and consuming data APIs.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE for service maintenance and /IWBEP/REG_SERVICE for service registration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your OData service is functioning correctly.