How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW_RT136 - Input node entity type '&1' for function import '&2' is disabled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW_RT -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Input node entity type '&1' for function import '&2' is disabled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW_RT136 - Input node entity type '&1' for function import '&2' is disabled ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW_RT136 indicates that an input node entity type for a function import is disabled. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when trying to execute a function import that requires input parameters, but the specified entity type is not enabled for that function.
  Cause:
  
  Entity Type Disabled: The entity type specified in the error message is not enabled for the function import. This can happen if the entity type is not properly configured in the service definition.
  Service Registration: The OData service may not be correctly registered or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the entity type.
  Model Configuration: The model configuration might not include the necessary entity types for the function import.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Open the relevant project and check the function import definition.
  Ensure that the input node entity type is correctly defined and enabled.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the service is activated.
  If it is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Entity Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the entity type is included in the data model and is marked as "exposed" for the function import.
  If necessary, modify the data model to include the required entity type.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the Service:
  
  After making changes, regenerate the service and re-activate it to ensure that all changes are applied.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the function import has the necessary authorizations to access the entity type.
  
  
  
  Test the Function Import:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the function import again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Maintenance of OData services.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for guidelines on configuring OData services and function imports.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the function import.