How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW013 - System alias '&1' not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: System alias '&1' not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW013 - System alias '&1' not available ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW013 System alias '&1' not available typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services when the system alias specified in the request is not recognized or configured correctly in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, including misconfiguration, missing entries, or issues with the backend system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect System Alias: The system alias specified in the request does not match any of the configured system aliases in the SAP Gateway system.
  Missing Configuration: The system alias may not be configured in the SAP Gateway settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified system alias.
  Backend System Unavailability: The backend system associated with the alias may be down or unreachable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check System Alias Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check if the system alias is correctly defined in the "System Aliases" section.
  If it is missing, you may need to create a new system alias or correct the existing one.
  
  
  
  Verify the Alias in the Service:
  
  Ensure that the service you are trying to access is correctly associated with the system alias.
  You can check this in the service maintenance transaction (/IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  
  
  
  Check Backend Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the backend system is up and running.
  Test the connection to the backend system using transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) to verify that the connection is working.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service and the backend system.
  Check roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that all necessary objects and settings were included in the transport request.
  Recheck the transport logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the SAP Gateway service or the backend system can resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance for SAP Gateway.
  SM59: RFC Destination configuration.
  SICF: Check the ICF services to ensure they are active.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to system aliases and SAP Gateway.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /IWFND/CM_MGW013 System alias '&1' not available error message.