How To Fix FDT_CP_MSG218 - Function import &1 is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CP_MSG -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Function import &1 is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CP_MSG218 - Function import &1 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CP_MSG218 indicates that a function import is not supported in the context in which it is being called. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when there is an attempt to invoke a function import that is either not defined, not implemented, or not accessible in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Function Import Not Defined: The function import may not be defined in the OData service or the associated data model.
  Incorrect Service Version: The version of the OData service being called may not support the function import.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function import.
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect URL or Parameters: The URL used to call the function import may be incorrect, or the parameters being passed may not match the expected format.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Function Import Definition:
  
  Verify that the function import is correctly defined in the OData service. You can do this by checking the service metadata (usually accessible via the service URL with $metadata appended).
  
  
  
  Service Activation:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is activated in the SAP Gateway. You can check this in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the function import. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Service Version:
  
  If you are using a specific version of the OData service, ensure that it supports the function import you are trying to call.
  
  
  
  Correct URL and Parameters:
  
  Double-check the URL and the parameters being sent in the request. Ensure they match the expected format as defined in the OData service.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access, you can debug the OData service implementation to see if there are any issues in the backend logic that might be causing the function import to fail.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with the specific OData service or function import.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues faced by other users and potential solutions.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OData services and function imports to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.