How To Fix /IWFND/CM_IFL009 - Meta Models were found for service group '&1' version '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_IFL -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Meta Models were found for service group '&1' version '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_IFL009 - Meta Models were found for service group '&1' version '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_IFL009 Meta Models were found for service group '&1' version '&2' typically indicates that there is an issue with the OData service configuration in the SAP Gateway. This error occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary metadata models for the specified service group and version.
  Cause:
  
  Service Not Registered: The OData service may not be properly registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Service Group Issues: The service group may not be correctly defined or may not contain the expected services.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the requested version of the service and the versions that are available.
  Transport Issues: If the service was recently transported from one system to another, it may not have been activated correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Ensure that the service is registered and activated. If it is not, register and activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Service Group:
  
  Check the service group configuration to ensure that it includes the correct services.
  Make sure that the service group is active.
  
  
  
  Check Versions:
  
  Verify that the version of the service you are trying to access is available and correctly defined in the service metadata.
  If necessary, update the service version in your request.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Services:
  
  Sometimes, simply re-activating the service can resolve the issue. You can do this in the Service Builder.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the SAP Gateway logs for any additional error messages or details that could provide more context about the issue. You can use transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to view the error logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for more information on service registration and configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /IWFND/CM_IFL009 error message.