How To Fix /IWFND/COD255 - GSDO group '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/COD -

• Message number: 255

• Message text: GSDO group '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/COD255 - GSDO group '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/COD255 GSDO group '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a Generic Service Data Object (GSDO) group that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent GSDO Group: The specified GSDO group (represented by &1 in the error message) has not been created or is incorrectly referenced in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the OData service or the underlying data model that references the GSDO group.
  Transport Issues: If the GSDO group was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the GSDO group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check GSDO Group Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE and check if the GSDO group exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your OData service configuration.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify GSDO Group:
  
  If the GSDO group is missing, you can create it using the appropriate transaction or configuration settings.
  Ensure that the GSDO group is properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review OData Service Configuration:
  
  Check the OData service configuration to ensure that it correctly references the GSDO group.
  Make sure that the service is activated and properly registered.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the GSDO group was supposed to be transported, check the transport request to ensure it was included and properly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the GSDO group. You may need to check roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Gateway documentation for more information on GSDO groups and OData service configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.