How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COS064 - No System Alias found for Service '&1' and user '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 064

• Message text: No System Alias found for Service '&1' and user '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS064 - No System Alias found for Service '&1' and user '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS064 No System Alias found for Service '&1' and user '&2' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services when the system cannot find a valid system alias for the specified service and user. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing System Alias: The system alias for the OData service is not defined in the SAP Gateway system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The service might not be properly configured in the SAP Gateway or the backend system.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the service or the system alias.
  Service Activation: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  User Context: The user context might not be correctly set up, leading to the inability to find the system alias.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check System Alias Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check if the service is listed and if a system alias is assigned to it.
  If not, you may need to create or assign a system alias.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign a System Alias:
  
  If the system alias is missing, you can create one using transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Ensure that the system alias is correctly configured to point to the appropriate backend system.
  
  
  
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is activated in the SAP Gateway using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  If the service is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service and the system alias.
  You can check the user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Review Service Metadata:
  
  Check the service metadata to ensure that it is correctly defined and that the system alias is referenced properly.
  
  
  
  Check Backend System:
  
  Ensure that the backend system is up and running and that the service is available there.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Manage OData services in SAP Gateway.
  SM59: Manage RFC destinations.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) or ST22 (Dump Analysis) to check for any additional error messages or logs that might provide more context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /IWFND/CM_COS064 No System Alias found for Service '&1' and user '&2'.