How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV012 - No services selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No services selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV012 - No services selected ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV012 No services selected typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that there are no OData services selected or available for the operation you are trying to perform. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  No Services Defined: The most common cause is that there are no OData services defined or activated in the system.
  Service Not Registered: The OData service you are trying to access may not be registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the OData services.
  Service Activation: The service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect Service URL: The URL being used to access the service may be incorrect or malformed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the required OData service is listed and properly registered.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service is not activated, select it and activate it. Ensure that the service is assigned to the appropriate system alias.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after attempting to access the service.
  
  
  
  Verify Service URL:
  
  Double-check the URL you are using to access the OData service. Ensure it matches the service definition and is correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Check Service Metadata:
  
  Access the service metadata (usually at the URL http://<host>:<port>/sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/$metadata) to ensure that the service is correctly defined and available.
  
  
  
  Check System Alias:
  
  Ensure that the system alias used for the service is correctly configured and points to the right backend system.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP Gateway logs (transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for more details on service registration and activation.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV012 No services selected error message.