How To Fix /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME128 - DCS configuration read failed for GSDO: '&1'

/IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME -

• Message number: 128

• Message text: DCS configuration read failed for GSDO: '&1'

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/IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME128 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME128 DCS configuration read failed for GSDO: '&1' typically indicates an issue with the Data Configuration Service (DCS) in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services. This error can occur when the system is unable to read the configuration for a specific Generic Service Data Object (GSDO).
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The GSDO configuration might be missing or not properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the GSDO configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport process.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the SAP Gateway or OData service setup.
  Cache Issues: Sometimes, the cache might be outdated or corrupted, leading to read failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the GSDO configuration exists and is correctly set up in the system. You can do this