How To Fix /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER060 - Outbound mapper method: getRequestObject

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Outbound mapper method: getRequestObject

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER060 - Outbound mapper method: getRequestObject ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER060 Outbound mapper method: getRequestObject typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that there is an issue with the outbound mapping of the request object in the OData service.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Mapping Configuration: The mapping between the OData service and the underlying data model may not be correctly configured.
  Service Implementation Issues: There may be issues in the implementation of the service methods, such as missing or incorrect logic in the getRequestObject method.
  Data Model Issues: The data model used in the OData service may not align with the expected structure, leading to mapping failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service or the underlying data.
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be properly activated or registered in the SAP Gateway.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration:
  
  Review the mapping configuration in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Ensure that the entity types and properties are correctly mapped to the underlying data model.
  
  
  
  Review Service Implementation:
  
  Check the implementation of the getRequestObject method in the service class.
  Ensure that the method is correctly implemented and returns the expected request object.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Model:
  
  Verify that the data model used in the OData service matches the expected structure.
  Make sure that all required fields are present and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and the underlying data.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Activate and Register the Service:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is activated in the SAP Gateway (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is registered and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the debugger to step through the code in the getRequestObject method to identify where the error occurs.
  Check for any exceptions or errors that may be thrown during the execution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.