How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW204 - Notification Serializer could not be instantiated

/IWFND/CM_MGW204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Notification Serializer could not be instantiated

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/IWFND/CM_MGW204 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW204 Notification Serializer could not be instantiated typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when there is an issue with the serialization of notifications in the OData service. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing components, or coding errors in the service implementation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The OData service may not be properly configured, or the necessary components may not be activated.
  Implementation Issues: There may be issues in the implementation of the service, such as missing methods or incorrect return types.
  Dependency Issues: The required libraries or dependencies for the notification serializer may not be available or properly registered.
  Transport Issues: If the service was recently transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the transport.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the SAP Gateway and the backend system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Service Activation: Ensure that the OData