How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV010 - No alias selected.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: No alias selected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV010 - No alias selected. ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV010 No alias selected typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable alias for the service being called, which can happen for several reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Alias Configuration: The OData service may not have an alias defined in the system.
  Service Registration Issues: The OData service might not be properly registered or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service or its alias.
  Incorrect Service URL: The URL being used to access the OData service may be incorrect or malformed.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP Gateway or the backend system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Alias Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service has an alias defined. If not, create an alias for the service.
  
  
  
  Register and Activate the Service:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is registered and activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Use the transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check the status of the service and activate it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service.
  Ensure that the user roles include access to the relevant OData service.
  
  
  
  Check the Service URL:
  
  Verify that the URL being used to access the OData service is correct.
  Ensure that the service name and alias are correctly specified in the URL.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the SAP Gateway and the backend system to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Look for any inconsistencies or misconfigurations that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance for OData services.
  /IWFND/GW_CLIENT: Gateway Client for testing OData services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on service configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV010 No alias selected error.