How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW453 - Function Module &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW -

• Message number: 453

• Message text: Function Module &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW453 - Function Module &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW453 Function Module &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services when the system is unable to find a specified function module that is expected to be called during the execution of an OData service. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Function Module Not Created: The function module that is referenced in the OData service is not created or activated in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Naming: There might be a typo or incorrect naming in the service definition or the function module itself.
  Transport Issues: If the function module was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the service may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function module.
  Service Registration Issues: The OData service may not be properly registered or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Function Module Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE37 (Function Builder) and check if the function module exists. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure it is correctly transported from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Ensure that the name of the function module in the OData service definition matches exactly with the actual function module name.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the function module was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported successfully. You may need to re-transport it if there were issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the function module. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Service Registration:
  
  Use transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the OData service is registered and activated. If not, register and activate the service.
  
  
  
  Check Service Implementation:
  
  If you are using a custom implementation, ensure that the implementation is correctly defined and activated in the service builder (transaction SEGW).
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you can debug the OData service to trace where the error occurs and gather more information about the missing function module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE37: Function Builder
  SE80: Object Navigator
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance
  SEGW: Gateway Service Builder
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for more information on how to create and manage OData services.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.