How To Fix /IWFND/COD042 - GSDO group for GSDO &1 could not be found under specified conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/COD -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: GSDO group for GSDO &1 could not be found under specified conditions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/COD042 - GSDO group for GSDO &1 could not be found under specified conditions ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/COD042 indicates that a GSDO (Generic Service Data Object) group for a specified GSDO could not be found under the specified conditions. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when there is an issue with the configuration or the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing GSDO Group: The specified GSDO group does not exist in the system. This could be due to a misconfiguration or the group not being created.
  Incorrect Conditions: The conditions specified for the GSDO group may not match any existing groups, leading to the error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified GSDO group.
  Transport Issues: If the GSDO group was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check GSDO Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE and check if the GSDO group is correctly defined.
  Ensure that