How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW_EDPLOG082 - Get Expanded Entity failed for Entity Type &1, Entity Data Provider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW_EDPLOG -

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Get Expanded Entity failed for Entity Type &1, Entity Data Provider &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW_EDPLOG082 - Get Expanded Entity failed for Entity Type &1, Entity Data Provider &2 ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW_EDPLOG082 indicates that there was a failure in retrieving expanded entity data for a specific entity type and data provider in the SAP Gateway framework. This error typically occurs in the context of OData services when there is an issue with the data retrieval process.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Entity Type or Data Provider: The specified entity type or data provider may not exist or may be incorrectly defined in the OData service.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified entity or data provider.
  Service Configuration Issues: The OData service may not be properly configured, or there may be issues with the service registration.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the underlying data model or database that prevent the retrieval of the requested data.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the client and the SAP Gateway server can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Entity Type and Data Provider:
  
  Verify that the entity type and data provider specified in the error message are correctly defined in the OData service.
  Ensure that the service is activated and properly registered in the SAP Gateway.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the entity type and data provider.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Service Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE and check the status of the OData service. Ensure it is active and correctly configured.
  If necessary, re-register the service.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE11 to analyze the underlying data model and check for any inconsistencies or errors.
  You can also use transaction IWFND/ERROR_LOG to get more details about the error and its context.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues affecting the connection between the client and the SAP Gateway server.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  OData Documentation: Review the SAP OData documentation for best practices in service development and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.