How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD024 - Relationship '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Relationship '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD024 - Relationship '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD024 Relationship '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a relationship that has not been defined in the data model or is not available in the service.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Relationship Definition: The relationship specified in the error message (denoted by &1) is not defined in the underlying data model or the OData service.
  Incorrect Metadata: The OData service metadata may not be correctly configured or may not include the relationship.
  Service Activation Issues: The OData service may not be properly activated or may not have been updated after changes were made to the data model.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the relationship.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Model: Verify that the relationship exists in the data model. You can do this by checking the relevant CDS views or the underlying database tables.
  Update OData Service: If changes were made to the data model, ensure that the OData service is updated. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Right-clicking on the service and selecting "Generate" to regenerate the service.
  Activating the service if it is not already activated.
  
  
  Check Metadata: Ensure that the metadata of the OData service includes the relationship. You can check this by accessing the service's metadata URL (e.g., /sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/$metadata).
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the relationship. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error is occurring and gather more context about the request being made.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: SAP Gateway Service Builder
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check service implementations)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on OData services and relationships to ensure proper implementation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.