How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD031 - Principal entity '&1' does not exist in the model reference

/IWBEP/SBOD031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Principal entity '&1' does not exist in the model reference

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/IWBEP/SBOD031 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD031 Principal entity '&1' does not exist in the model reference typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified principal entity in the data model reference. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Entity Not Defined: The principal entity referenced in the OData service is not defined in the data model. This could happen if the entity was deleted or not properly included in the service definition.
  Service Registration Issues: The OData service may not be correctly registered or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Model Reference Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the model reference, such as missing associations or navigation properties.
  Namespace Issues: The entity might be defined in a different namespace than expected, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Entity Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code