How To Fix /IWFND/CM_V4_COS172 - Assignment group '&1' system alias '&2' not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Assignment group '&1' system alias '&2' not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS172 - Assignment group '&1' system alias '&2' not found ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS172 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment group and system alias in the context of the SAP Gateway or OData services. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the specified assignment group or system alias in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The assignment group or system alias specified in the request does not exist in the SAP Gateway configuration.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the assignment group or system alias name in the configuration or in the request.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified assignment group or system alias.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway system and check the configuration for the assignment group and system alias.
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the service is correctly registered and if the assignment group is defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Names:
  
  Ensure that the names of the assignment group and system alias are spelled correctly in both the request and the configuration.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Assignment Group:
  
  If the assignment group does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the SAP Gateway using the appropriate configuration transactions.
  If it exists but is not correctly configured, update it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the assignment group and system alias. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To maintain OData services.
  /IWFND/GW_CLIENT: To test OData services and check the request/response.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide further insight into the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS172.