How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW_RT137 - Output 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: 137

• Message text: Output 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_RT137 - Output node entity type '&1' for function import '&2' is disabled ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW_RT137 indicates that the output node entity type for a specific function import is disabled. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when the service is not properly configured to expose certain entities or when the function import is not set up correctly.
  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 included in the service definition or if it has been explicitly disabled.
  Service Configuration Issues: The OData service may not be properly configured to expose the required entity types.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing access to the entity type.
  Model Issues: The data model may not be correctly defined, leading to the entity type not being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Open the relevant service and check the function import and its associated entity types.
  Ensure that the entity type is included in the service definition and is marked as enabled.
  
  
  
  Adjust Entity Type Settings:
  
  If the entity type is disabled, enable it by adjusting the settings in the service definition.
  Make sure that the entity type is correctly mapped to the underlying data model.
  
  
  
  Regenerate the Service:
  
  After making changes, regenerate the service by right-clicking on the service in the Service Builder and selecting "Generate Runtime Objects".
  Activate the service in the SAP Gateway (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the function import and the associated entity type.
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  Use the SAP Gateway Client (transaction code /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) to test the function import and verify that the entity type is now accessible.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  If the issue persists, check the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway: A technology that allows you to connect devices, environments, and applications to SAP systems.
  OData Services: A standard protocol for creating and consuming data APIs, which is widely used in SAP applications.
  Service Maintenance: Use transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to manage and maintain OData services in SAP Gateway.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /IWFND/CM_MGW_RT137 and ensure that the function import and its associated entity types are correctly configured and accessible.