How To Fix /IWBEP/SBUIOD020 - Type '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBUIOD -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Type '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBUIOD020 - Type '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBUIOD020 Type '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP Gateway applications when the system is unable to find a specific data type that is referenced in the OData service or the UI5 application. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing objects, or inconsistencies in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data Type: The specified data type is not defined in the OData service or the associated metadata.
  Incorrect Configuration: The OData service might not be properly configured or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Transport Issues: If the OData service or its related objects were transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies or missing components.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a mismatch between the versions of the OData service and the UI5 application.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the data type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check OData Service:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Client (transaction /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) and test the OData service to see if it returns the expected metadata.
  Ensure that the data type in question is defined in the service's metadata.
  
  
  
  Activate OData Service:
  
  Use transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the OData service is activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Metadata:
  
  Review the metadata of the OData service to ensure that the data type is correctly defined. You can access the metadata by appending $metadata to the service URL.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related objects (like data types, entities, etc.) were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the SAP Gateway error log (transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG) to get more details about the error and identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and the data types involved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for any known issues related to the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on OData services and Fiori applications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWBEP/SBUIOD020 Type '&1' does not exist.