How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COS002 - System alias '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: System alias '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS002 - System alias '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS002 System alias '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when the system alias specified in the configuration is not recognized by the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as misconfiguration, missing entries, or issues with the system landscape.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect System Alias: The system alias specified in the request or configuration does not match any existing system alias in the SAP Gateway configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The system alias has not been defined in the SAP Gateway settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the system alias may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified system alias.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Alias Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway system and check the configuration for system aliases.
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to view the registered services and their corresponding system aliases.
  Ensure that the system alias you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Update System Alias:
  
  If the system alias does not exist, you can create it using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE or /IWFND/CM_COS (for configuration).
  Ensure that the alias points to the correct backend system and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that the transport request included the necessary entries for the system alias.
  You may need to manually create the system alias in the target system if it was not included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the system alias.
  Check roles and authorizations related to OData services and system aliases.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the SAP Gateway services can help resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To maintain OData services and check system aliases.
  /IWFND/CM_COS: To manage system aliases and configurations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring OData services and system aliases.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to system aliases and OData services.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message regarding the non-existent system alias. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.