How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COS068 - BADI: 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: 068

• Message text: BADI: 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_COS068 - BADI: No System Alias found for Service '&1' and user '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS068 indicates that there is no system alias found for a specific OData service and user. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway when trying to access an OData service that requires a system alias for communication with the backend system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing System Alias: The system alias for the OData service is not defined in the SAP Gateway system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the OData service may not be set up correctly, leading to the system alias not being recognized.
  User Authorization: The user trying to access the service may not have the necessary authorizations to use the system alias.
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define System Alias:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO and navigate to SAP NetWeaver > Gateway > OData Channel > Administration > System Aliases.
  Create or modify the system alias for the relevant OData service. Ensure that the alias is correctly pointing to the backend system.
  
  
  
  Check Service Configuration:
  
  Use transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the OData service is correctly configured and activated.
  Ensure that the service is assigned to the correct system alias.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and the associated system alias.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  If the service is not activated, activate it using the same transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Ensure that the service is properly registered and active.
  
  
  
  Check Backend Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway can connect to the backend system defined in the system alias. Test the connection to ensure there are no network or configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To maintain OData services.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for OData services and Gateway configuration for detailed steps and best practices.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Check the Gateway error logs (transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /IWFND/CM_COS068 and ensure that the OData service can be accessed correctly.