How To Fix /IWFND/CM_IFL053 - STC Service Provider calls GSI method CHECK_OBJECTS_BEFORE_SAVE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_IFL -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: STC Service Provider calls GSI method CHECK_OBJECTS_BEFORE_SAVE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_IFL053 - STC Service Provider calls GSI method CHECK_OBJECTS_BEFORE_SAVE ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_IFL053 indicates that there is an issue related to the service provider calls in the context of the Gateway Service Interface (GSI) method CHECK_OBJECTS_BEFORE_SAVE. This error typically arises during the execution of a service operation that involves saving or updating data in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  
  Data Validation Issues: The data being sent to the service may not meet the required validation criteria. This could be due to missing mandatory fields, incorrect data types, or invalid values.
  
  
  Authorization Problems: The user or service account executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the save operation.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the OData service or the underlying data model, such as incorrect mappings or missing service definitions.
  
  
  Business Logic Constraints: The business logic implemented in the backend may impose certain constraints that are not being met by the incoming data.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues such as network problems, system performance issues, or bugs in the code.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data: Review the data being sent to the service. Ensure that all mandatory fields are populated and that the data types and values are correct.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to perform the save operation. You can check this in the SAP authorization management.
  
  
  Analyze the Service Configuration: Check the configuration of the OData service in the SAP Gateway. Ensure that the service is properly defined and that all necessary mappings are in place.
  
  
  Debug the Backend Logic: If you have access to the backend code, consider debugging the logic that handles the save operation. Look for any conditions that might be causing the failure.
  
  
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific OData service you are using. There may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to manage OData services or /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to view error logs related to OData services.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the /IWFND/CM_IFL053 message.