How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW255 - The sort operation is not supported in this context

/IWFND/CM_MGW255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW -

• Message number: 255

• Message text: The sort operation is not supported in this context

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/IWFND/CM_MGW255 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW255 indicates that a sort operation is not supported in the context of the OData service you are trying to use. This typically occurs when you attempt to sort data in a way that is not allowed by the underlying data model or the service implementation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Sort Operation: The OData service may not support sorting for the specific entity or property you are trying to sort. This can happen if the service is not designed to handle sorting for certain fields or if the fields are not indexed properly.
  Service Implementation: The service might be implemented in a way that does not allow sorting due to performance considerations or limitations in the underlying data source.
  Query Options: The request may include query options (like $orderby) that are not supported by the service.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Service Metadata: Review the service metadata (usually accessible via the $metadata endpoint) to see if sorting