How To Fix /IWFND/CM_DM016 - Failed to read device '&1' from table '&2'

/IWFND/CM_DM016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_DM -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Failed to read device '&1' from table '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DM016 - Failed to read device '&1' from table '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DM016 Failed to read device '&1' from table '&2' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve information about a specific device from a specified table. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The device specified by &1 may not exist in the table &2. This could be due to data not being created or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data in the specified table.
  Table Corruption: There could be an issue with the database table itself, such as corruption or inconsistency.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP Gateway or related components may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the necessary data might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Existence: Verify that the