How To Fix /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME142 - Unable to retrieve Data Element type information

/IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Unable to retrieve Data Element type information

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/IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME142 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME142 Unable to retrieve Data Element 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 for a specific data element, which can be due to various reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data Element: The data element referenced in the OData service may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data element or the associated metadata.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Incorrect Configuration: The OData service may be incorrectly configured, leading to issues in retrieving the data element.
  System Issues: There may be underlying issues with the SAP system, such as inconsistencies in the database or problems with the Gateway service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Element Existence:
  
  Verify