How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW_EDP004 - Create operation not supported by Entity &1

/IWFND/CM_MGW_EDP004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW_EDP -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Create operation not supported by Entity &1

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/IWFND/CM_MGW_EDP004 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW_EDP004 Create operation not supported by Entity &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that a "Create" operation (HTTP POST) is being attempted on an entity that does not support this operation. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Entity Configuration: The entity in question is not configured to support the Create operation. This could be due to the entity being read-only or not having the necessary logic implemented to handle create requests.
  Service Definition: The OData service definition may not include the Create operation for the specified entity.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the creation of records for that entity.
  Data Model: The underlying data model may not allow for the creation of new records (e.g., if the entity is based on a view or a read-only table).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Entity Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway