How To Fix SA355 - Entity type $ $ $ does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SA -

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Entity type $ $ $ does not exist

What causes this issue?

The entity type to be displayed does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check the syntax.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SA355 - Entity type $ $ $ does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SA355, which states "Entity type $ $ $ does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified entity type in the context of an operation, such as when working with OData services or when trying to access certain data models.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Entity Name: The entity type name specified in the request or configuration may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Entity Not Defined: The entity type may not be defined in the data model or the corresponding service.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service or the relevant data model may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the entity type.
  Transport Issues: If the entity was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system where the error is occurring.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Entity Name: Verify that the entity type name is spelled correctly in your request or configuration.
  Define the Entity: Ensure that the entity type is defined in the relevant data model. You can check this in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Activate the Service: If you are working with an OData service, ensure that the service is activated in the SAP Gateway. You can do this using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the entity type. You may need to check roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  Transport Check: If the entity was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported correctly to the target system. You may need to check the transport logs or re-transport the changes.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error is occurring and gather more information.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Maintenance of OData services.
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check the definitions of tables and structures.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message SA355.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on OData services and entity types for more detailed information on how to define and manage them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SA355 error and implement a solution.