How To Fix /IWBEP/SBOD169 - ABAP type '&1' not applicable to EDM Core Type '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: ABAP type '&1' not applicable to EDM Core Type '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD169 - ABAP type '&1' not applicable to EDM Core Type '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD169 ABAP type '&1' not applicable to EDM Core Type '&2' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the ABAP data type defined in your ABAP program and the corresponding OData Entity Data Model (EDM) core type.
  Cause:
  
  Type Mismatch: The ABAP type you are using in your data model does not have a corresponding EDM type. For example, if you are using a complex ABAP type or a type that is not supported by the OData service, this error will occur.
  Unsupported Data Types: Certain ABAP data types (like STRING, XSTRING, or custom types) may not have a direct mapping to the EDM types.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between ABAP types and EDM types may not be correctly defined in the service implementation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Review the ABAP data types used in your OData service implementation. Ensure that they are compatible with the EDM types. Common mappings include:
  
  CHAR -> Edm.String
  INT -> Edm.Int32
  DEC -> Edm.Decimal
  DATE -> Edm.Date
  TIME -> Edm.Time
  
  
  
  Modify Data Types: If you find that you are using an unsupported type, consider changing it to a supported type. For example, if you are using a custom type, you may need to define a simpler type that can be mapped to an EDM type.
  
  
  Update Service Definition: After making changes to the ABAP types, regenerate the service definition and metadata. You can do this using transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to ensure that the changes are reflected in the OData service.
  
  
  Test the Service: After making the necessary changes, test the OData service to ensure that the error is resolved and that the data is being returned as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Gateway documentation for more details on supported data types and their mappings.
  OData Specification: Familiarize yourself with the OData specification to understand the core types and their mappings.
  Debugging: Use transaction SE80 or SE11 to analyze the data types and structures in your ABAP code. You can also use transaction /IWBEP/REG_SERVICE to register and test your OData services.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your OData service functions correctly.