How To Fix /IWFND/CM_V4_COS035 - System alias must not be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: System alias must not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS035 - System alias must not be initial ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS035 System alias must not be initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when there is an issue with the configuration of the system alias in the OData service.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system alias, which is a reference to the backend system that the OData service is supposed to connect to, is not properly defined or is missing. The system alias is essential for the SAP Gateway to know which backend system to communicate with when processing requests.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the System Alias Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway system.
  Navigate to the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Find the OData service that is causing the error.
  Check the "System Alias" field. Ensure that it is not empty and that it points to a valid backend system.
  
  
  
  Define a System Alias:
  
  If the system alias is missing, you need to define it.
  Go to transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Create a new RFC destination or check the existing ones to ensure they are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the system alias you want to use is defined in the RFC destination.
  
  
  
  Assign the System Alias to the OData Service:
  
  After ensuring that the system alias is correctly defined, go back to /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Select the service and click on "Edit".
  Assign the correct system alias to the service.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  After making changes, ensure that the service is activated.
  You can do this by selecting the service and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the OData service again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: For maintaining OData services.
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring OData services and system aliases.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  If the issue persists, check the SAP Gateway error logs and traces for more detailed information about the error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IWFND/CM_V4_COS035 System alias must not be initial error and ensure that your OData service is correctly configured to communicate with the backend system.