How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_URM042 - Specify the value in days for In process Requests

/IWBEP/CM_MGW_URM042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_URM -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Specify the value in days for In process Requests

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_URM042 - Specify the value in days for In process Requests ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_URM042 indicates that there is a requirement to specify a value in days for "In process Requests" in the context of the SAP Gateway framework. This error typically arises when the system is configured to manage the lifecycle of requests, and a necessary parameter has not been set.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a configuration value that specifies how many days the system should keep "In process Requests" before they are considered for cleanup or further processing. This is often related to the settings in the SAP Gateway or OData service configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify the value in days for "In process Requests." Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP Gateway Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to SAP NetWeaver > Gateway > OData Channel > Administration > Request Management.
  
  
  
  Set the Value for In