How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW260 - Inherited cannot be used because of assigned system alias(es)

/IWFND/CM_MGW260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW -

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Inherited cannot be used because of assigned system alias(es)

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/IWFND/CM_MGW260 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW260 typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that there is an issue with the system alias configuration for the OData service you are trying to access. Specifically, it suggests that the service is inherited from a parent service, but the system alias assigned to it is not valid or cannot be used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid System Alias: The system alias assigned to the OData service may not be correctly configured or may not point to a valid backend system.
  Inheritance Issues: If the OData service is inheriting from another service, the parent service may have a system alias that is not compatible with the child service.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the SAP Gateway or the backend system that prevent the service from being accessed correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the service was transported from one system to another, the system alias