How To Fix /IWFND/CM_IFL014 - Execute '&1' on the '&2' to '&3' related target GSDO type '&4'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_IFL -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Execute '&1' on the '&2' to '&3' related target GSDO type '&4'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_IFL014 - Execute '&1' on the '&2' to '&3' related target GSDO type '&4' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_IFL014 typically relates to issues encountered in the SAP Gateway framework, particularly when executing a specific operation on a target system or service. This error message indicates that there is a problem with executing a certain function or operation on a specified target GSDO (Generic Service Data Object) type.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The target GSDO type may not be properly configured in the SAP Gateway or the backend system.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the specified target.
  Service Activation: The OData service or the relevant service in the backend may not be activated or may be in an inconsistent state.
  Network Issues: There could be connectivity issues between the SAP Gateway and the backend system.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or invalid data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the target GSDO type is correctly configured in the SAP Gateway and the backend system.
  Verify that the service is properly registered and activated in the SAP Gateway.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the operation on the target GSDO.
  
  
  
  Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and check if the relevant OData service is active.
  If it is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Connectivity:
  
  Test the connection between the SAP Gateway and the backend system to ensure there are no network issues.
  You can use transaction code SM59 to check RFC connections.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the service to identify the exact point of failure.
  Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the function module or method being called.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP Gateway error logs (transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data being sent to the service is valid and meets the expected format and constraints.
  
  
  
  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 GSDO types and OData services.
  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_IFL014 error message.