/IWBEP/SBOD159 - Data type '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBOD -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Data type '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD159 - Data type '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBOD159 Data type '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when the system is unable to find a specified data type. This can happen for various reasons, such as misconfiguration, missing definitions, or issues with the OData service itself.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Type Definition: The specified data type is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing or incorrectly configured data model.
  Incorrect Service Registration: The OData service may not be properly registered or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Namespace Issues: The data type might be defined in a different namespace that is not being referenced correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the data type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the service, the wrong version might be referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Type Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Model in the SAP Gateway and verify that the data type exists. You can do this using transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  If the data type is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the existing definitions.
  
  
  
  Service Registration:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is properly registered and activated. You can check this using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  If the service is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Namespace Verification:
  
  Check if the data type is defined in a different namespace. Ensure that the correct namespace is being used in your service definition.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the data type was recently transported, verify that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Service:
  
  If you have made changes to the data model, you may need to regenerate the service. Use transaction code /IWBEP/REG_SERVICE to register the service again.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Conflicts:
  
  If there are multiple versions of the OData service, ensure that you are using the correct version that includes the required data type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Manage OData services.
  /IWBEP/REG_SERVICE: Register OData services.
  SE11: Data Dictionary for checking data types.
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking service definitions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for more information on data types and OData service configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWBEP/SBOD159 Data type '&1' does not exist error message.