How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV003 - Alias &1 removed from service &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Alias &1 removed from service &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV003 - Alias &1 removed from service &2. ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV003 Alias &1 removed from service &2 typically indicates that a specific alias for a service has been removed or is no longer available in the system. This can occur in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when dealing with OData services.
  Cause:
  
  Service Deactivation: The service associated with the alias has been deactivated or removed from the system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the OData service or the service alias may have led to the removal of the alias.
  Transport Issues: If the service was transported from one system to another, the alias might not have been included or properly configured in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to access the service can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service associated with the alias is active. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Service Alias:
  
  Ensure that the alias is correctly configured in the system. You can check the service alias settings in the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure or Recreate Alias:
  
  If the alias has been removed, you may need to recreate it or reconfigure it to point to the correct service.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for more information on service management and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.