How To Fix SADL_GW003 - Entity '&1' of entity set '&2' with entity type '&3' is unknown

SADL_GW003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GW -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Entity '&1' of entity set '&2' with entity type '&3' is unknown

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SADL_GW003 - Details

• The SAP error message SADL_GW003 typically indicates that there is an issue with the entity being accessed in the context of the SAP Gateway and the Service Data Layer (SDAL). This error occurs when the system cannot recognize the specified entity in the given entity set or entity type. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Entity Not Defined: The entity you are trying to access is not defined in the OData service or the underlying data model.
  Incorrect Entity Set: The entity set you are trying to access does not contain the specified entity.
  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 specified entity.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (like deletion or renaming of entities) that are not reflected in the OData service.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Entity Definition:
  
  Verify that the