How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COS072 - BADI: Exception triggered by customer coding.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: BADI: Exception triggered by customer coding.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS072 - BADI: Exception triggered by customer coding. ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS072 BADI: Exception triggered by customer coding typically indicates that there is an issue with a Business Add-In (BADI) implementation in the SAP system, specifically related to the OData service or Gateway framework. This error occurs when the BADI implementation raises an exception, which is not handled properly, leading to a failure in the execution of the OData service.
  Cause:
  
  
  Custom Code Issues: The most common cause is that there is a problem in the custom code implemented in the BADI. This could be due to:
  
  Syntax errors.
  Logic errors that lead to exceptions being raised.
  Unhandled exceptions in the code.
  
  
  
  Data Issues: The data being processed might not meet the expected criteria, leading to exceptions being raised in the BADI implementation.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the BADI or related components can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  Use the ABAP debugger to step through the BADI implementation to identify where the exception is being raised.
  Check the stack trace to see the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code: 
  
  Review the custom code in the BADI implementation for any potential issues.
  Ensure that all exceptions are properly handled and that the code adheres to best practices.
  
  
  
  Check Data: 
  
  Validate the input data being processed by the BADI. Ensure that it meets the expected format and criteria.
  
  
  
  Error Handling: 
  
  Implement proper error handling in the BADI to catch exceptions and handle them gracefully, rather than allowing them to propagate and cause a failure.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, thoroughly test the BADI implementation to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues are introduced.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation related to the specific BADI and the OData service to ensure compliance with expected behavior.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BADI Implementation: You can find the BADI implementation in transaction SE19 or SE18.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module) to explore related objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with the specific BADI or OData service.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWFND/CM_COS072 error in your SAP system.