How To Fix /IWFND/CM_740_EXTNS004 - Error while fetching XSRF token

/IWFND/CM_740_EXTNS004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_740_EXTNS -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error while fetching XSRF token

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_740_EXTNS004 - Error while fetching XSRF token ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_740_EXTNS004 indicates an issue related to the Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) token when trying to fetch data from an OData service. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when the system is unable to retrieve the CSRF token, which is essential for ensuring secure communication between the client and the server.
  Causes:
  
  Session Issues: The user session may have expired or is not properly established.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the OData service.
  Service Configuration: The OData service may not be correctly configured or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Network Issues: There may be network-related issues preventing the request from reaching the server.
  Browser Cache: Sometimes, cached data in the browser can lead to issues with token retrieval.
  Incorrect URL: The URL used to access the OData service may be incorrect or malformed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Session: Ensure that the user is