How To Fix /IWFND/CM_IFL005 - Object could not be found due to wrong input data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_IFL -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Object could not be found due to wrong input data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_IFL005 - Object could not be found due to wrong input data ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_IFL005 Object could not be found due to wrong input data typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system could not find the requested object because the input data provided in the request is incorrect or does not match any existing records.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Input Parameters: The request may contain parameters that do not match any existing records in the database. This could be due to typos, incorrect IDs, or missing required fields.
  Data Not Available: The object you are trying to access may not exist in the system, or it may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the requested object.
  Service Configuration Issues: The OData service may not be properly configured, or the entity set may not be exposed correctly.
  Filter Conditions: If the request includes filter conditions, they may not be valid or may not match any records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Data: Verify that the input parameters in your request are correct. Ensure that IDs and other fields are accurate and correspond to existing records.
  Validate Object Existence: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check if the object you are trying to access exists in the database.
  Review Authorization: Ensure that the user making the request has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Check Service Configuration: Review the OData service configuration in the SAP Gateway. Ensure that the service is activated and that the entity sets are correctly defined.
  Test with Different Parameters: If applicable, try testing the service with different input parameters to see if the issue persists.
  Debugging: If you have access to the backend, you can debug the OData service to see how the input data is being processed and where it might be failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To manage OData services.
  /IWFND/GW_CLIENT: To test OData services.
  SE11: To check the structure of database tables.
  SE16: To view data in database tables.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for best practices on defining and consuming OData services.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.