How To Fix IWP_DP005 - Structure &1 could not be found in metadata of view &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWP_DP - ILM Data Provisioning

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Structure &1 could not be found in metadata of view &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWP_DP005 - Structure &1 could not be found in metadata of view &2 ?

  The SAP error message IWP_DP005 indicates that a specific structure (denoted as &1) could not be found in the metadata of a view (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize the SAP Gateway or OData services, particularly when there is an issue with the underlying data model or metadata definitions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Structure Definition: The structure that is referenced in the view's metadata may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the structure was deleted or not properly activated.
  Incorrect View Definition: The view may be incorrectly defined or may reference a structure that does not exist in the current context.
  Transport Issues: If the view or structure was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing components.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the OData service and the underlying data model, leading to discrepancies in the expected structures.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can prevent the system from accessing the required metadata.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Structure Definition: Verify that the structure &1 exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and checking for the structure.
  Activate Objects: If the structure exists but is not activated, activate it. Similarly, ensure that the view &2 is also activated.
  Review OData Service: If you are working with an OData service, check the service definition in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE and ensure that the service is properly registered and activated.
  Rebuild Metadata: If the structure is defined but still causing issues, you may need to regenerate the metadata for the OData service. This can often be done in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE by selecting the service and choosing the option to regenerate metadata.
  Check Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the structure and view in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check structures.
  SE80: Object Navigator to check the view and related objects.
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: OData service maintenance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error occurs and gather more context about the failure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.