How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW_RT062 - Function Import &1 not defined in Metadata

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW_RT -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Function Import &1 not defined in Metadata

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW_RT062 - Function Import &1 not defined in Metadata ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW_RT062 Function Import &1 not defined in Metadata typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services when a function import is being called that is not defined in the service's metadata. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Function Import Not Defined: The function import you are trying to call is not defined in the OData service's metadata.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect Service URL: The URL being used to call the function import might be incorrect or malformed.
  Changes Not Reflected: If the function import was recently added or modified, the changes may not have been activated or reflected in the metadata.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the function import.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Metadata: 
  
  Use the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the function import is defined in the service's metadata.
  You can also access the metadata directly via the OData service URL by appending $metadata (e.g., http://<host>:<port>/sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/$metadata).
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service is not activated, activate it using the same transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  
  
  
  Check Function Import Definition:
  
  Ensure that the function import is correctly defined in the service implementation. This can be done in the Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  If it is missing, you may need to add it and regenerate the runtime artifacts.
  
  
  
  Regenerate Runtime Artifacts:
  
  After making changes in the Service Builder, regenerate the runtime artifacts by right-clicking on the project and selecting "Generate Runtime Artifacts".
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  Clear the cache of the SAP Gateway by using transaction code /IWFND/CACHE and then re-test the service.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the function import.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Manage OData services.
  /IWFND/CACHE: Clear the cache for OData services.
  SEGW: Service Builder for creating and managing OData services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to your version of SAP Gateway.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on function imports and service definitions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWFND/CM_MGW_RT062 Function Import &1 not defined in Metadata.