How To Fix /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME141 - Unable to retrieve Structure type information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Unable to retrieve Structure type information

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME141 - Unable to retrieve Structure type information ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME141 Unable to retrieve Structure type information typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the metadata or structure information for a specific entity type or structure that is defined in the OData service.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Metadata: The OData service may not have the correct metadata defined, or the structure type may not be properly defined in the service.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the metadata or the service.
  Transport Issues: If the service was recently transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Backend Issues: There could be issues in the backend system that prevent the retrieval of the structure type information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and ensure that the OData service is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Metadata:
  
  Verify that the metadata for the OData service is correctly defined. You can check this by accessing the service's metadata URL (e.g., /sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/$metadata).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and its metadata. You may need to check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Service:
  
  If there are issues with the service definition, you can try to regenerate the service. In the Service Builder, you can use the "Regenerate" option to rebuild the service.
  
  
  
  Check Backend System:
  
  If the OData service relies on a backend system (like an ABAP function module or a CDS view), ensure that the backend objects are functioning correctly and are active.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that all related objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the OData service to identify where the retrieval of the structure type information is failing. You can use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the function modules or classes involved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on service configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME141 error.