How To Fix /IWFND/CM_CNP016 - Document publisher cleanup failed

/IWFND/CM_CNP016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_CNP -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Document publisher cleanup failed

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/IWFND/CM_CNP016 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_CNP016 Document publisher cleanup failed typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway and is related to the cleanup process of the document publisher. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the underlying database, configuration problems, or inconsistencies in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Database Issues: There may be problems with the database that prevent the cleanup process from executing successfully.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP Gateway or document publisher settings can lead to this error.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the cleanup may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data that the cleanup process is trying to handle.
  System Performance: High load or performance issues in the system can also lead to timeouts or failures during the cleanup process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that