How To Fix /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME165 - Do you want to continue?

/IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Do you want to continue?

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/IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME165 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME165 typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services, particularly when there are issues related to the design-time configuration of OData services. The message "Do you want to continue?" usually indicates that there is a problem that needs to be addressed before proceeding with the operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Metadata: The error may arise due to inconsistencies in the metadata of the OData service. This can happen if there are changes made to the underlying data model that are not reflected in the OData service.
  Service Activation Issues: The OData service may not be properly activated or may have been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from accessing the service or its metadata.
  Missing Annotations: Required annotations in the service definition may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the service was transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the