/IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME163 - Query structure names must be filled in

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Query structure names must be filled in

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME163 - Query structure names must be filled in ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME163 typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when there is an issue with the definition of the query structure in your OData service. This error indicates that the query structure names are not properly defined or are missing in the service metadata.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Query Structure: The query structure names are not defined in the service implementation.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the OData service or the associated data model.
  Model Definition Issues: The data model might not be correctly defined in the service, leading to missing or incorrect query structure names.
  Service Registration Issues: The OData service might not be properly registered or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Implementation:
  
  Go to the transaction code SEGW (Gateway Service Builder).
  Open your OData service project and check the entity types and their corresponding query structures.
  Ensure that all necessary query structures are defined and correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Define Query Structures:
  
  If query structures are missing, you need to create them in the service definition.
  Right-click on the entity type and select "Add Query Structure" to define the required query structure.
  
  
  
  Check Metadata:
  
  After making changes, regenerate the metadata for the OData service.
  Use the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check the service registration and ensure it is active.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is activated. You can do this in the same transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  If the service is not active, activate it and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  Use the transaction /IWFND/GW_CLIENT to test the OData service and verify that the query structure names are now correctly recognized.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes, as there may be fixes related to this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to OData services and the specific error message for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Gateway documentation for guidelines on defining and implementing OData services.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME163 and ensure that your OData service is functioning correctly.