How To Fix /UI2/FDM_2_CDM3080 - Could not parse OData URL (Missing "/sap/opu/odata/\")

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/FDM_2_CDM3 -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Could not parse OData URL (Missing "/sap/opu/odata/\")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/FDM_2_CDM3080 - Could not parse OData URL (Missing "/sap/opu/odata/\") ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/FDM_2_CDM3080 Could not parse OData URL (Missing "/sap/opu/odata/") typically indicates that there is an issue with the OData service URL being used in your application. This error suggests that the URL does not conform to the expected format, specifically that it is missing the required prefix for OData services.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect URL Format: The OData service URL is not correctly formatted. It should start with /sap/opu/odata/.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the application or service that is generating the OData URL.
  Service Activation: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the OData service.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the OData URL: Ensure that the OData URL being used in your application starts with /sap/opu/odata/. If it does not, modify the URL to include this prefix.
  
  
  Verify Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the OData service you are trying to access is listed and activated. If it is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Application Configuration: If you are using a custom application or Fiori app, check the configuration settings to ensure that the OData service URL is correctly defined.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service. You can check this in transaction SU53 after attempting to access the service.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the backend, you can debug the application to see how the OData URL is being constructed and identify where it might be going wrong.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific OData service you are using to ensure that you are following the correct guidelines.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway: The SAP Gateway is responsible for exposing OData services. Understanding how it works can help in troubleshooting issues related to OData services.
  OData Protocol: Familiarize yourself with the OData protocol and its conventions, as this can help in understanding how URLs should be structured.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully access the OData service.