How To Fix /IWFND/CM_IFL022 - Mapping failed. Metadata is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_IFL -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Mapping failed. Metadata is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_IFL022 - Mapping failed. Metadata is missing ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_IFL022 Mapping failed. Metadata is missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary metadata for the OData service, which is essential for mapping the request to the appropriate data model.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Metadata: The most common cause is that the metadata for the OData service is not generated or is not accessible.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect Service URL: The URL used to access the OData service may be incorrect or malformed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the metadata.
  Backend Issues: There may be issues in the backend system that prevent the metadata from being retrieved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Ensure that the OData service is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Regenerate