How To Fix /IWFND/CM_IFL004 - Requested item of type '&1' has not been found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_IFL -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Requested item of type '&1' has not been found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_IFL004 - Requested item of type '&1' has not been found ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_IFL004 Requested item of type '&1' has not been found typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that a requested entity or resource could not be found in the system. The &1 placeholder in the message will be replaced with the specific type of item that is missing, such as an entity set or a specific entity.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect URL: The URL used to access the OData service might be incorrect, leading to a request for a non-existent resource.
  Entity Not Defined: The entity type or set being requested may not be defined in the OData service or may not be exposed correctly.
  Data Not Available: The specific data item being requested may not exist in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the requested entity.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or metadata of the OData service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the URL: Verify that the URL used to access the OData service is correct and matches the expected format.
  Review OData Service: Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the OData service is activated and properly configured.
  Check Entity Definitions: Ensure that the entity type or set being requested is defined in the service's metadata. You can check this by accessing the service's metadata URL (usually ends with $metadata).
  Data Verification: Confirm that the specific data item exists in the database. You can do this by querying the database directly or using a different method to access the data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the requested entity. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace the request and identify where it fails.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Manage OData services.
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: Check error logs for OData services.
  SE80: Object Navigator to check the service implementation.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to OData services and this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on OData services and SAP Gateway for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.