How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW393 - Context token requests also need "sap-client" as URL parameter

/IWFND/CM_MGW393 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW -

• Message number: 393

• Message text: Context token requests also need "sap-client" as URL parameter

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/IWFND/CM_MGW393 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW393 Context token requests also need "sap-client" as URL parameter typically occurs in the context of OData services when the required sap-client parameter is missing from the request URL. This error is related to the SAP Gateway and the way it handles client-specific requests.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing sap-client Parameter: The error indicates that the request for a context token (which is often used for authentication and session management) does not include the sap-client parameter. This parameter is essential for identifying the client in multi-client environments.
  Incorrect URL Format: The URL being used to access the OData service may not be formatted correctly, leading to the omission of the required parameters.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Gateway or the OData service that prevent the proper handling of requests.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add sap-client Parameter: Ensure that the request URL includes the sap-client parameter. The URL should look something like this:
  /sap/opu/odata/sap/YOUR_SERVICE_NAME/EntitySet?$format=json&sap-client=100
  Replace 100