How To Fix /IWFND/CM_IFL017 - Root objects of GSDO type '&1' are requested

/IWFND/CM_IFL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_IFL -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Root objects of GSDO type '&1' are requested

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/IWFND/CM_IFL017 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_IFL017 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the request of root objects of a specific type, in this case, GSDO (Generic Service Data Object). This error often arises in the context of OData services and can be related to various factors, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or incorrect service definitions.
  Cause
  
  Incorrect Service Configuration: The OData service may not be properly configured to handle the requested root object type.
  Missing Data: The requested root object type may not exist in the database or may not be properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the requested root object.
  Service Definition Issues: The service definition in the SAP Gateway may not include the required entity sets or may have incorrect mappings.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Service Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW) and verify that the service is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the entity