How To Fix /IWFND/CM_V4_COS116 - Specify a service identifier

/IWFND/CM_V4_COS116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Specify a service identifier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS116 - Specify a service identifier ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS116 Specify a service identifier typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when working with OData services. This error indicates that a service identifier (service name) is required but has not been provided in the request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Identifier: The most common cause of this error is that the request to the OData service does not include a service identifier. This could happen if the URL is incorrectly formed or if the service is not properly registered.
  Incorrect URL: The URL used to access the OData service might be missing the service name or might be incorrectly formatted.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Request URL: Ensure that the request URL includes the correct service identifier. The URL should typically look like this:
  /sap/opu/odata/sap/<SERVICE_NAME>/
  Replace <SERVICE_NAME> with the actual name of the OData service you are trying to