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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW260 - Inherited cannot be used because of assigned system alias(es) ?

  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 may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Alias Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway system and check the configuration of the system alias used by the OData service.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant settings under SAP NetWeaver > Gateway > OData Channel > Administration > System Aliases.
  Ensure that the system alias is correctly defined and points to a valid backend system.
  
  
  
  Review Service Inheritance:
  
  Check the parent service from which the OData service is inheriting. Ensure that the parent service has a valid system alias and that it is correctly configured.
  If necessary, modify the child service to use a different system alias that is valid.
  
  
  
  Re-register the Service:
  
  If changes were made to the system alias or service configuration, you may need to re-register the OData service using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Remove the service and then add it back to ensure that the latest configuration is applied.
  
  
  
  Check Backend Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway can connect to the backend system defined in the system alias. Test the connection to verify that it is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that the system alias is set up in the target system. You may need to manually configure the system alias in the target system if it was not included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To manage OData services.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring OData services and system aliases.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IWFND/CM_MGW260 error and ensure that your OData service is functioning correctly.