How To Fix SXCO104 - Annotation &1 is not contained in the annotations collection.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXCO - Extension Common: Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Annotation &1 is not contained in the annotations collection.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXCO104 - Annotation &1 is not contained in the annotations collection. ?

  The SAP error message SXCO104, which states "Annotation &1 is not contained in the annotations collection," typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when there is an issue with the annotations being referenced in your service.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Annotations: The specified annotation (denoted by &1) is not defined in the annotations collection that the OData service is trying to access. This could happen if the annotation is not included in the metadata or if there is a mismatch in the expected annotations.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The service might be incorrectly configured, leading to the system not being able to find the required annotations.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: If there are multiple versions of the service or annotations, the system might be looking for an annotation in the wrong version.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the annotations were recently transported from one system to another, there might be issues with the transport not including all necessary components.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Annotations: Verify that the annotation specified in the error message is indeed defined in the annotations collection. You can do this by checking the metadata of the OData service.
  
  
  Update Service: If the annotations are missing, you may need to update the service or the annotations collection. This can involve regenerating the service or ensuring that the correct annotations are included in the service definition.
  
  
  Rebuild the Service: If you have made changes to the annotations, you may need to rebuild or refresh the OData service. This can often be done through transaction codes like /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE or /IWFND/REG_SERVICE.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the OData service to ensure that it is correctly set up to reference the annotations.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary components were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing components.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for any specific notes or updates related to the error message SXCO104.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  OData Service Metadata: You can access the metadata of your OData service by appending $metadata to the service URL. This will help you verify the available annotations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE for managing OData services and /IWFND/ERROR_LOG for checking error logs related to OData services.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert who specializes in SAP Gateway and OData services.