How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COS113 - Not able to access WSDL details; error text: '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Not able to access WSDL details; error text: '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS113 - Not able to access WSDL details; error text: '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS113 indicates that there is an issue accessing the WSDL (Web Services Description Language) details for a specific service in the SAP Gateway. The error text &1 typically provides additional context or details about the specific issue encountered.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the WSDL.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing access to the WSDL.
  Incorrect URL: The URL used to access the WSDL might be incorrect or malformed.
  Service Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues with the service in the SAP Gateway.
  Backend System Issues: The backend system might be down or not reachable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is listed and activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service and WSDL.
  You can check the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Verify Network Connectivity:
  
  Check if there are any network issues that might be preventing access to the WSDL.
  You can try to ping the server or access other services to confirm connectivity.
  
  
  
  Check the URL:
  
  Verify that the URL used to access the WSDL is correct. You can do this by trying to access the WSDL directly in a web browser.
  
  
  
  Review Service Configuration:
  
  Check the service configuration in the SAP Gateway to ensure that all settings are correct.
  Look for any inconsistencies or errors in the service definition.
  
  
  
  Check Backend System:
  
  Ensure that the backend system is up and running and that there are no issues with the connection between the Gateway and the backend.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To manage OData services.
  /IWFND/GW_CLIENT: To test OData services.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the SAP Gateway logs for more detailed error messages. You can use transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to view error logs.
  Use transaction code SLG1 to check application logs for any related entries.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address specific issues related to the error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /IWFND/CM_COS113 error message.