/IWFND/CM_COF_SRV020 - Selected action: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Selected action: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV020 - Selected action: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV020 typically relates to issues in the SAP Gateway framework, particularly when dealing with OData services. The message indicates that there is a problem with the selected action in the context of a service call.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Service Configuration Issues: The OData service may not be properly configured or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the selected action.
  Incorrect Action Definition: The action being called may not be defined correctly in the service metadata.
  Service Not Available: The service might not be available or might be in a faulty state.
  Backend Issues: There could be issues in the backend system that the OData service is trying to access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Ensure that the OData service is activated and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the action.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Validate Action Definition:
  
  Open the service in the Service Builder and verify that the action is correctly defined in the service metadata.
  Ensure that the action parameters and return types are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Check Service Status:
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/GW_CLIENT to test the OData service and see if it is functioning correctly.
  Look for any error messages or issues in the response.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the backend system, you can debug the service implementation to identify any issues in the logic that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Backend Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the backend system is up and running and that there are no connectivity issues between the SAP Gateway and the backend.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP Gateway logs (transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OData services and the SAP Gateway framework for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /IWFND/CM_COF_SRV020 error message.