How To Fix CFD_GW_PUBLIC006 - OData field retrieval failed for service uri &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_GW_PUBLIC - Custom Fields: Gateway Integration Public APIs

• Message number: 006

• Message text: OData field retrieval failed for service uri &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_GW_PUBLIC006 - OData field retrieval failed for service uri &1 ?

  The SAP error message CFD_GW_PUBLIC006 indicates that there was a failure in retrieving OData fields for a specific service URI. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services when there is an issue with the OData service configuration or the underlying data model.
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the OData service.
  Incorrect Service URI: The service URI being called may be incorrect or malformed.
  Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the metadata of the OData service.
  Backend Issues: Problems in the backend system (e.g., database issues, missing data) can also lead to this error.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the frontend and backend systems can cause retrieval failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Verify the Service URI:
  
  Double-check the service URI being used in the request. Ensure it is correctly formatted and points to the right service.
  
  
  
  Review the Data Model:
  
  Check the data model associated with the OData service. Ensure that all entities and properties are correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Backend System:
  
  Investigate the backend system for any issues that might affect data retrieval. This includes checking for missing data or database errors.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues affecting the connection between the frontend and backend systems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance for OData services.
  /IWFND/GW_CLIENT: OData Client for testing OData services.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the SAP Gateway error logs (transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG) for more detailed error messages.
  Use transaction code SLG1 to check application logs for any related entries.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CFD_GW_PUBLIC006 error in your SAP environment.