How To Fix /IWFND/CM_V4_COS123 - Version '&1' for service '&2' is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Version '&1' for service '&2' is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS123 - Version '&1' for service '&2' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS123 Version '&1' for service '&2' is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the specified version of the OData service is not valid or does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Version: The version specified in the request does not match any of the versions defined for the OData service.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated or registered correctly in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect URL: The URL used to access the OData service may be incorrect, leading to a request for a non-existent version.
  Service Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the service configuration in the SAP Gateway, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Version:
  
  Verify the version number in the request URL. Ensure that it matches one of the versions defined for the OData service.
  You can check the available versions in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is activated. You can do this using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Search for the service and check its status. If it is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Service Metadata:
  
  Access the service metadata by appending $metadata to the service URL (e.g., http://<host>:<port>/sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/$metadata).
  Check if the version you are trying to access is listed in the metadata.
  
  
  
  Check Service Configuration:
  
  Review the service configuration in the Service Builder (SEGW) to ensure that all necessary settings are correct.
  Ensure that the service is properly defined and that all required entities and properties are included.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  Sometimes, clearing the cache can resolve issues related to outdated service definitions. You can do this using transaction code /IWFND/CACHE_CLEANUP.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Manage OData services.
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  /IWFND/CACHE_CLEANUP: Clear the cache for OData services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Gateway documentation for more details on service versioning and management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS123 Version '&1' for service '&2' is invalid.