How To Fix /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME117 - System type not valid or unknown; check your system setup

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: System type not valid or unknown; check your system setup

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME117 - System type not valid or unknown; check your system setup ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME117 System type not valid or unknown; check your system setup typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system type being referenced is not recognized or is incorrectly configured in the system setup.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect System Type Configuration: The system type may not be properly defined in the SAP Gateway configuration.
  Missing or Incorrect Entries in the System Table: The system type might not exist in the relevant configuration tables, or there may be incorrect entries.
  Transport Issues: If the system type was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the system type.
  Version Compatibility: The system type may not be compatible with the version of SAP Gateway or the underlying SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check System Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE and check the configuration of the OData service.
  Ensure that the system type is correctly defined and matches the expected values.
  
  
  
  Review System Tables:
  
  Check the relevant configuration tables (e.g., IWFND_SERVICE, IWFND_SERVICE_MAINT) to ensure that the system type is correctly defined.
  You can use transaction code SE11 to view these tables.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the system type was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and the system type.
  Use transaction SU53 to check for any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  System Update:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and patches, as this can resolve compatibility issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway: A technology that allows you to connect devices, environments, and applications to SAP systems.
  OData Services: Open Data Protocol (OData) is a standard protocol for creating and consuming queryable and interoperable RESTful APIs.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE for service maintenance and /IWFND/ERROR_LOG for error logging.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.