How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD029 - Association '&1' does not exist in this data model

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Association '&1' does not exist in this data model

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD029 - Association '&1' does not exist in this data model ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD029 Association '&1' does not exist in this data model typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the OData service is trying to reference an association that has not been defined in the data model.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Association: The association referenced in the error message is not defined in the data model of the OData service.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the association in the service implementation or in the metadata.
  Model Changes: If the data model has been changed (e.g., associations added or removed) but the service has not been regenerated or activated, this error can occur.
  Service Registration Issues: The OData service may not be properly registered or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Data Model:
  
  Open the data model in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Verify that the association referenced in the error message is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the name of the association is spelled correctly in both the data model and the service implementation.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the Service:
  
  If changes were made to the data model, regenerate the OData service by right-clicking on the service in the Service Builder and selecting "Generate".
  After generating, activate the service.
  
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to transaction IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the service is registered and active.
  If not, register the service and ensure it is activated.
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the OData service using the SAP Gateway Client (transaction IWFND/GW_CLIENT) to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway: A technology that allows you to connect devices, environments, and applications to SAP systems.
  OData Services: Open Data Protocol (OData) is a standard protocol for creating and consuming data APIs.
  Service Builder (SEGW): The tool used to create and manage OData services in SAP Gateway.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs in transaction SLG1 for more details on the error if it persists after following the above steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your OData service functions correctly.