How To Fix /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME160 - Saving service properties for model '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Saving service properties for model '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME160 - Saving service properties for model '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME160 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway and OData services when there is an issue saving service properties for a specific model. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Model Name Issues: The model name specified in the error message may not exist or may be incorrectly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to save changes to the service properties.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP Gateway or the OData service configuration.
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the metadata or service definitions that prevent saving.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a transport environment, there may be issues related to transport requests.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Model Name: Verify that the model name specified in the error message is correct and exists in the system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify and save service properties. You may need to check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  Review Logs: Check the SAP Gateway logs for more detailed error messages. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs related to the OData service.
  Consistency Check: Use transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check the service and ensure that all configurations are consistent. You may also want to regenerate the service.
  Clear Cache: Sometimes, clearing the cache can resolve issues. You can do this using transaction /IWFND/CACHE to clear the OData service cache.
  Transport Request: If you are in a transport environment, ensure that the changes are correctly included in a transport request and that the request is released.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search for notes related to /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME160 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other online resources where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.