How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW231 - SAP Gateway not active

/IWFND/CM_MGW231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: SAP Gateway not active

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/IWFND/CM_MGW231 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW231 indicates that the SAP Gateway is not active. This error typically occurs when trying to access an OData service or when the SAP Gateway is not properly configured or running. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  SAP Gateway Service Not Active: The SAP Gateway service may not be activated in the system.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Gateway settings.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related issues preventing access to the Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Gateway.
  Service Not Registered: The OData service you are trying to access may not be registered or activated in the system.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Activate SAP Gateway Service:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check if the required OData service is listed and active. If not, you can add it by clicking on "Add Service" and following the prompts to register the