How To Fix /IWFND/CM_CNP006 - Consumer type not found for subscriber list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_CNP -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Consumer type not found for subscriber list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_CNP006 - Consumer type not found for subscriber list ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_CNP006 Consumer type not found for subscriber list typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a consumer type that corresponds to the subscriber list for a particular service or application.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Consumer Type: The consumer type that is expected to be associated with the subscriber list is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Gateway settings or in the OData service registration.
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be properly activated or registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Transport Issues: If the system is part of a transport landscape, the necessary transport requests may not have been imported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Consumer Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE and check if the service is correctly registered.
  Ensure that the consumer type is defined in the system. You may need to create or adjust the consumer type settings.
  
  
  
  Activate OData Service:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is activated. You can do this in the same transaction (/IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) by checking the status of the service.
  If the service is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Subscriber List:
  
  Check the subscriber list configuration to ensure that it is correctly set up and that the consumer type is included.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-import the transport request.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider debugging the OData service to identify where the consumer type is being referenced and why it is not found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP Gateway you are using, as there may be version-specific considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE, /IWFND/ERROR_LOG, and /IWFND/DEBUG for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /IWFND/CM_CNP006 error message.