How To Fix /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON003 - Search help "&1" does not exist or is not elementary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Search help "&1" does not exist or is not elementary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON003 - Search help "&1" does not exist or is not elementary ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ODATA_COMMON003 indicates that there is an issue with a search help that is either not defined or not recognized as an elementary search help in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of OData services, particularly when trying to retrieve data using a search help that is expected to be available.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Search Help: The search help specified in the OData service does not exist in the system.
  Non-elementary Search Help: The search help exists but is not defined as an elementary search help. In SAP, elementary search helps are those that return a single value or a simple list of values.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the OData service or the underlying data model.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search help.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the search help exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that the correct search help is being referenced in the OData service.
  
  
  
  Verify Search Help Type:
  
  Ensure that the search help is defined as elementary. If it is a collective search help, you may need to create an elementary search help that can be used in the OData service.
  
  
  
  Review OData Service Configuration:
  
  Check the OData service configuration in transaction IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to ensure that the service is correctly set up and that the search help is properly referenced.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search help. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error is occurring and gather more information about the context in which the search help is being called.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Elementary vs. Collective Search Helps: Elementary search helps return a single value or a simple list, while collective search helps can return multiple values and may involve more complex logic.
  OData Services: OData services in SAP are used to expose data to external applications and can be configured to use various data sources, including search helps.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.