How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COS000 - GSDO type '&1' ('&2') not active; not in any active GSDO group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: GSDO type '&1' ('&2') not active; not in any active GSDO group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS000 - GSDO type '&1' ('&2') not active; not in any active GSDO group ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS000 indicates that a specific GSDO (Generic Service Data Object) type is not active and is not part of any active GSDO group. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when the system is trying to access a service that is not properly configured or activated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive GSDO Type: The GSDO type specified in the error message is not activated in the system.
  Not in Active GSDO Group: The GSDO type is not included in any active GSDO group, which means it cannot be utilized by the OData service.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the OData service or the underlying data model.
  Transport Issues: If the GSDO was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the GSDO Type:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check if the GSDO type is listed and ensure it is activated.
  If it is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check GSDO Groups:
  
  Navigate to transaction code /IWFND/GSDO_GROUP.
  Verify if the GSDO type is part of any active GSDO group.
  If it is not, you may need to add it to an active group.
  
  
  
  Review OData Service Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is properly configured and that all necessary components are activated.
  Check the service registration and ensure that the service is active.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the GSDO was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, GSDO types may have dependencies on other objects. Ensure that all related objects are also active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific GSDO type for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: For managing OData services.
  /IWFND/GSDO_GROUP: For managing GSDO groups.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific GSDO type or OData service you are working with.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Use transaction codes like /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for additional error messages or logs that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the GSDO type is active and properly configured for use in your OData services.