How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD105 - Property '&1&2&3' must define a Data Type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Property '&1&2&3' must define a Data Type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD105 - Property '&1&2&3' must define a Data Type ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD105 Property '&1&2&3' must define a Data Type typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData service development. This error indicates that a property in your OData model is missing a defined data type, which is essential for the service to understand how to handle the data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Type Definition: The property in question has not been assigned a data type in the OData model. Every property in an OData entity must have a defined data type (e.g., String, Integer, Boolean, etc.).
  Model Definition Issues: There may be issues in the way the OData model is defined, such as incorrect annotations or missing metadata.
  Inconsistent Metadata: If the metadata of the OData service is not consistent with the underlying data model, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Data Type:
  
  Go to the OData service definition in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Locate the entity type that contains the property mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the property has a data type defined. You can do this by selecting the property and checking its attributes in the properties pane.
  If the data type is missing, add the appropriate data type (e.g., Edm.String, Edm.Int32, etc.) to the property.
  
  
  
  Check Annotations:
  
  Review the annotations for the entity and property to ensure they are correctly defined and do not conflict with the data type.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the Service:
  
  After making changes, regenerate the OData service to ensure that the changes are reflected in the service metadata.
  You can do this by right-clicking on the project in the Service Builder and selecting "Generate".
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  After regenerating, test the OData service using the SAP Gateway Client (transaction code /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  OData Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the different OData data types and their corresponding SAP data types. Common OData data types include:
  
  Edm.String
  Edm.Int32
  Edm.Boolean
  Edm.DateTime
  
  
  
  SAP Gateway Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on OData service development and troubleshooting common errors.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the service to trace where the error is being triggered. This can provide additional insights into the root cause.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /IWBEP/SBOD105 Property '&1&2&3' must define a Data Type.