How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COS146 - Metering activity ended

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Metering activity ended

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS146 - Metering activity ended ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS146 Metering activity ended typically relates to issues encountered in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services, particularly when dealing with metering activities in the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a service or when there are issues with the underlying data or configuration.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Service Configuration Issues: The OData service may not be properly configured or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the metering activity.
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the underlying database tables that the OData service is trying to access.
  System Performance: High load on the system or performance issues may lead to timeouts or failures in processing the request.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the client and the SAP system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and ensure that the relevant OData service is activated.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the service has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the underlying data for any inconsistencies or missing entries. This may involve looking at the relevant database tables or using transaction codes related to the specific metering activity.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Performance:
  
  Use transaction codes like ST22 (dump analysis) and SM21 (system log) to check for any performance issues or dumps that may provide more context on the error.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues affecting the connection between the client and the SAP system. This may involve checking firewalls, proxies, or other network configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the /IWFND/CM_COS146 error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OData services and metering activities to ensure that all configurations are correctly set up.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.