How To Fix /IWFND/COS_SUTIL006 - Use transformation for response data serialization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/COS_SUTIL -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Use transformation for response data serialization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/COS_SUTIL006 - Use transformation for response data serialization ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/COS_SUTIL006 Use transformation for response data serialization typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when there is an issue with how the response data is being serialized for the client. This error indicates that the system expects a transformation to be used for serializing the response data, but it is not configured correctly or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transformation: The service might not have a defined transformation for the response data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transformation might be incorrectly configured or not activated.
  Service Implementation Issues: There could be issues in the service implementation that prevent the proper serialization of the response data.
  Data Model Issues: The data model might not be compatible with the expected output format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Transformation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Check if a transformation is defined for the entity set that is causing the error.
  If not, create a new transformation using