How To Fix /IWFND/OCI_MSG021 - Function Import &1 not Found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/OCI_MSG -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Function Import &1 not Found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/OCI_MSG021 - Function Import &1 not Found ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/OCI_MSG021 Function Import &1 not Found typically occurs in the context of OData services when the system is unable to locate a specified function import in the service definition. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Function Import Name: The function import name specified in the OData request does not match any function import defined in the service.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Service Versioning: If there are multiple versions of the service, the requested function import might exist in a different version.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function import.
  Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or service definition that have not been properly reflected in the OData service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Function Import Name: Verify that the function import name in the request matches exactly with the name defined in the OData service. Pay attention to case sensitivity and any potential typos.
  
  
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check if the service is listed and activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Service Version: Ensure that you are calling the correct version of the OData service that contains the function import.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the function import. You can check this in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  Regenerate the Service: If there have been changes to the underlying data model, you may need to regenerate the OData service. This can be done in the service builder (transaction code SEGW).
  
  
  Check Service Metadata: Access the service metadata (usually at the URL http://<host>:<port>/sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/$metadata) to confirm that the function import is defined as expected.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Manage OData services.
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking service definitions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with OData services or specific function imports.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for more details on how to define and manage OData services.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWFND/OCI_MSG021 Function Import &1 not Found.