How To Fix /IWFND/CM_LOGGING004 - Example for logging an exception

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_LOGGING -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Example for logging an exception

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING004 - Example for logging an exception ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING004 typically relates to issues in the SAP Gateway framework, particularly when logging exceptions in the context of OData services. This error can occur when there is a problem with the logging mechanism for exceptions that arise during the processing of OData requests.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the SAP Gateway or the OData service can lead to logging failures.
  Authorization Problems: The user or service may not have the necessary authorizations to write logs.
  System Performance: High load or performance issues in the system can prevent proper logging.
  Data Issues: Problems with the data being processed, such as missing or invalid data, can trigger exceptions that fail to log correctly.
  Technical Errors: Bugs or issues in the underlying code of the OData service or the Gateway framework itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /IWFND/CM_LOGGING004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the SAP Gateway and OData service are correctly configured. Review the service registration and settings in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to log exceptions. Check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction ST22 to check for dumps and SM21 for system logs. Look for performance bottlenecks that might affect logging.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the code, consider debugging the OData service to identify where the exception is occurring and why it is not being logged.
  
  
  Check Data: Validate the data being processed by the OData service to ensure it meets the expected format and constraints.
  
  
  Update System: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and patches, as this can resolve known bugs.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Manage OData services.
  ST22: Dump analysis.
  SM21: System log.
  SLG1: Application log.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the SAP Gateway and OData services for more detailed information on logging and exception handling.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /IWFND/CM_LOGGING004 error message.