/IWFND/CM_CONSUMER053 - Inbound mapper method: mapCreateParameter

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Inbound mapper method: mapCreateParameter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER053 - Inbound mapper method: mapCreateParameter ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER053 typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when there is an issue with the inbound mapping of parameters during a create operation. This error is related to the OData service's ability to map incoming data to the corresponding entity in the backend system.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The incoming request may be missing required fields or may contain incorrect data types that do not match the expected format in the backend.
  
  
  Mapping Issues: There may be issues in the mapping configuration between the OData service and the underlying data model. This can include incorrect field mappings or missing associations.
  
  
  Service Definition Issues: The OData service might not be properly defined, or the entity set may not be correctly configured to handle the incoming request.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user making the request may not have the necessary permissions to create the entity.
  
  
  Backend Logic Errors: There could be issues in the backend logic (e.g., BAPIs, function modules) that are called during the create operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER053 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Request Payload: Review the incoming request payload to ensure that all required fields are present and that the data types match the expected types in the backend.
  
  
  Review OData Service Configuration: Check the OData service definition in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW) to ensure that the entity set and its properties are correctly defined.
  
  
  Debug the Service: Use the SAP Gateway Client (transaction code /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) to test the OData service and debug the request. This can help identify where the mapping is failing.
  
  
  Check Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the create operation on the entity.
  
  
  Review Backend Logic: If the OData service calls a backend function or BAPI, check the implementation for any issues that might cause the create operation to fail.
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches: Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches that address specific issues. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  /IWFND/GW_CLIENT: Gateway Client for testing OData services.
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: To view error logs related to OData services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to OData and SAP Gateway issues, as they may provide additional insights or fixes.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for best practices on defining and implementing OData services.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.