How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD149 - Complex Type '&1&2&3' is mapped to an invalid ABAP structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Complex Type '&1&2&3' is mapped to an invalid ABAP structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD149 - Complex Type '&1&2&3' is mapped to an invalid ABAP structure ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD149 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of a complex type in your OData service to an ABAP structure. This typically occurs when the OData service is trying to map a complex type defined in the service to an ABAP structure that does not exist or is not correctly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Mapping: The complex type defined in the OData service does not have a corresponding ABAP structure in the backend.
  Missing Structure: The ABAP structure that is supposed to represent the complex type is missing or has not been activated.
  Incorrect Definition: The structure may be incorrectly defined, such as having different field names or types than expected.
  Transport Issues: If the OData service was transported from one system to another, the corresponding ABAP structures may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the OData Service Definition:
  
  Go to the OData service definition in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Verify that the complex type is correctly defined and matches the expected structure.
  
  
  
  Verify ABAP Structure:
  
  Check if the ABAP structure exists in the backend system. You can do this using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Ensure that the structure has the same fields and data types as defined in the OData service.
  
  
  
  Activate the Structure:
  
  If the structure exists but is not activated, activate it in transaction SE11.
  
  
  
  Check for Naming Conventions:
  
  Ensure that the naming conventions used in the OData service and the ABAP structure are consistent.
  
  
  
  Re-generate the OData Service:
  
  After making any changes, regenerate the OData service in the Service Builder (SEGW) and then activate it.
  
  
  
  Transport Considerations:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related objects (including the ABAP structures) were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to see where the mapping fails. You can use transaction IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for additional error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  SE11: Data Dictionary for checking ABAP structures.
  IWFND/ERROR_LOG: To view error logs related to OData services.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for OData services and ABAP structures for more detailed information on how to define and map these components correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /IWBEP/SBOD149 and ensure that your OData service is correctly mapped to the appropriate ABAP structures.