How To Fix /IWFND/COD075 - Resource URL not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/COD -

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Resource URL not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/COD075 - Resource URL not valid ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/COD075 Resource URL not valid typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the URL being accessed does not conform to the expected format or is not recognized by the system. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect URL Format: The URL being used to access the OData service may be malformed or not following the expected structure.
  Service Not Registered: The OData service might not be properly registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may be inactive or not properly activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  Incorrect Entity Set or Navigation Path: The entity set or navigation path specified in the URL may not exist or may be incorrectly referenced.
  Versioning Issues: If the service has multiple versions, the URL may be pointing to a version that is not available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the URL: Ensure that the URL is correctly formatted. It should follow the structure: http://<host>:<port>/sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/.
  Register the Service: Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the service is registered. If not, register it.
  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.
  Verify Entity Sets: Check the metadata of the OData service to ensure that the entity sets and navigation paths are correctly defined.
  Test the Service: Use the SAP Gateway Client (transaction /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) to test the service and see if it returns the expected results.
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that might help diagnose the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway: Understand the architecture and components of SAP Gateway, as it plays a crucial role in exposing OData services.
  OData Protocol: Familiarize yourself with the OData protocol and its conventions, as this will help in understanding how to construct valid URLs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the /IWFND/COD075 Resource URL not valid error and implement the appropriate solution.