How To Fix /IWFND/CM_OIL018 - Error Can't update non-existing ID &1 in OIL table

/IWFND/CM_OIL018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_OIL -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Error Can't update non-existing ID &1 in OIL table

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/IWFND/CM_OIL018 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_OIL018 indicates that there is an attempt to update a non-existing ID in the OIL (Object Identifier List) table. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when dealing with OData services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existing ID: The ID you are trying to update does not exist in the OIL table. This could happen if the ID was never created, was deleted, or if there is a mismatch in the ID being referenced.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect references.
  Incorrect Service Implementation: The OData service might not be correctly implemented, leading to attempts to update records that are not present.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the ID: Check the ID you are trying to update. Ensure that it exists in the OIL table. You can do this by querying the OIL table directly in the SAP system.
  Check Data Consistency: Ensure that the