How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV018 - Service &1 added to workbench request &2 and customizing request &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Service &1 added to workbench request &2 and customizing request &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV018 - Service &1 added to workbench request &2 and customizing request &3. ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV018 indicates that a service has been added to a workbench request and a customizing request. This message is typically related to the activation or registration of OData services in the SAP Gateway.
  Cause:
  This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that the service you are trying to activate or register has been added to the transport requests. This can happen when:
  
  You are trying to activate an OData service in the SAP Gateway.
  The service is being added to a transport request for transport to another system (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  There may be a configuration or authorization issue if you were expecting a different outcome.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: Verify that the transport requests mentioned in the message are correctly configured and that you have the necessary authorizations to work with them.
  
  
  Service Activation: If you are trying to activate a service, ensure that you have followed the correct steps:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Check if the service is properly defined and activated.
  Use transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to manage and activate the OData service.
  
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Transport Management: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are released and imported into the target system if necessary.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate services and manage transport requests.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Manage OData services.
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  SE01: Transport Organizer to manage transport requests.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for detailed steps on service activation and transport management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to service activation or transport requests.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the message is accompanied by other error messages, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.