How To Fix /IWFND/CM_V4_RUNTIME021 - Service path in URI is not correct. See longtext for details

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_V4_RUNTIME -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Service path in URI is not correct. See longtext for details

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_RUNTIME021 - Service path in URI is not correct. See longtext for details ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_RUNTIME021 indicates that there is an issue with the service path in the URI when trying to access an OData service. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services, and it suggests that the service path specified in the request is not valid or does not match any registered service.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Service Path: The URI used to access the OData service may have an incorrect path or endpoint.
  Service Not Registered: The OData service may not be properly registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Service Activation: The service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the service, the wrong version might be referenced.
  Typographical Errors: Simple typos in the URI can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the URI: Verify that the URI you are using to access the OData service is correct. Ensure that the service path matches the one defined in the SAP Gateway.
  Service Registration: Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and check if the service is registered. If not, register the service.
  Activate the Service: If the service is registered but not activated, activate it in the same transaction.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service.
  Review Service Versions: If applicable, check if you are using the correct version of the service.
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by navigating to the error message in the SAP system and reading the additional information provided.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: For managing OData services.
  /IWFND/GW_CLIENT: For testing OData services.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error.
  Logs and Traces: Use transaction codes like /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for any additional error logs that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWFND/CM_V4_RUNTIME021 error.