How To Fix SGOS_MSG400 - *** Messages for GOS API ***

SGOS_MSG400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGOS_MSG - SGOS: Generic Object Services

• Message number: 400

• Message text: *** Messages for GOS API ***

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGOS_MSG400 - *** Messages for GOS API *** ?

  The SAP error message SGOS_MSG400 is related to the Generic Object Services (GOS) API, which is used for handling attachments and other object-related services in SAP. This specific error message typically indicates that there is an issue with the GOS functionality, often related to the configuration or the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The GOS settings may not be properly configured for the object type you are working with.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or manipulate the GOS features.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs or inconsistencies in the SAP system that are causing the GOS API to fail.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the GOS settings for the specific object type are correctly configured. This can be done in transaction code SWO1 (Business Object Builder) or OAC0