How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW010 - Failed to retrieve data container for entity '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Failed to retrieve data container for entity '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW010 - Failed to retrieve data container for entity '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW010 Failed to retrieve data container for entity '&1' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the data container for a specified entity, which can be due to various reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Entity Not Defined: The entity specified in the error message may not be defined in the OData service or the data model.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the entity.
  Model Issues: There could be issues with the data model or the mapping of the entity in the service.
  Backend Issues: The backend system might be experiencing issues, such as connectivity problems or data retrieval errors.
  Incorrect URL: The request URL might be incorrect, leading to the inability to find the specified entity.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Entity Definition:
  
  Verify that the entity is correctly defined in the OData service. You can do this by checking the service metadata (usually accessible via the service URL with $metadata).
  
  
  
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE and ensure that the OData service is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and the specific entity. You may need to check roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the data model in the service to ensure that the entity is correctly mapped and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Backend Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the backend system is up and running and that there are no connectivity issues. You can test the connection using transaction code SM59.
  
  
  
  Review the Request URL:
  
  Double-check the request URL to ensure it is correctly formatted and points to the right entity.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to identify where the failure occurs. You can set breakpoints in the relevant methods of the service implementation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Manage OData services.
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking service implementation.
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check the underlying database tables.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /IWFND/CM_MGW010 error message.