How To Fix /IWFND/CM_IFL012 - Service group '&1' version '&2' was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_IFL -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Service group '&1' version '&2' was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_IFL012 - Service group '&1' version '&2' was not found ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_IFL012 Service group '&1' version '&2' was not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the specified service group and version do not exist in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Service Group: The service group specified in the error message does not exist in the SAP Gateway system.
  Incorrect Version: The version of the service group specified may not be available or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the service group was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Gateway settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Group:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check if the service group and version specified in the error message are listed.
  If not, you may need to create or register the service group.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service group exists but is not activated, select it and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Versioning:
  
  Ensure that the version specified in the error message is correct. If the service has multiple versions, verify that you are using the correct one.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service group. Check roles and authorizations related to OData services.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP Gateway to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for any additional error messages or logs that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway: This is a technology that allows you to connect devices, environments, and applications to SAP systems.
  OData Services: These are RESTful services that allow for the exchange of data between client and server.
  Service Registration: Services must be registered and activated in the SAP Gateway to be accessible.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: For managing OData services.
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: For viewing error logs related to OData services.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP support for further assistance.