How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW036 - Cannot refresh ALV service group

/IWFND/CM_MGW036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Cannot refresh ALV service group

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/IWFND/CM_MGW036 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW036 Cannot refresh ALV service group typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services, particularly when dealing with ALV (ABAP List Viewer) service groups. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Service Group Issues: The ALV service group may not be properly defined or may have inconsistencies.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to refresh or access the service group.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues such as missing or incorrect configurations in the SAP Gateway or the OData service.
  Cache Problems: The cache for the service group may be corrupted or outdated, leading to refresh issues.
  Transport Issues: If the service group was recently transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and