How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COS024 - System alias '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 024

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS024 - System alias '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS024 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 configuration does not match any existing entries in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The system alias may not have been created or configured properly in the SAP Gateway settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary entries for the system alias.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the system alias.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Alias Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check the list of system aliases and ensure that the alias you are trying to use is listed.
  If it is not listed, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify System Alias:
  
  If the system alias does not exist, you can create it by navigating to the relevant configuration area (e.g., /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Ensure that the alias is correctly configured with the appropriate backend system details.
  
  
  
  Verify Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport request to ensure that it included the necessary entries for the system alias.
  If not, you may need to manually create the alias in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the system alias.
  You may need to check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the SAP Gateway services can help resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: For managing OData services and system aliases.
  /IWFND/GW_CLIENT: For testing OData services.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring system aliases and OData services.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to system aliases and OData services.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the system alias is correctly configured in your SAP environment.