/IWFND/CM_CONSUMER108 - Metadata error occured for Service &1, Version &2 and Namespace &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Metadata error occured for Service &1, Version &2 and Namespace &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER108 - Metadata error occured for Service &1, Version &2 and Namespace &3 ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER108 indicates that there is a metadata error related to an OData service. This error typically occurs when there is an issue with the service's metadata, which can prevent the service from being consumed properly. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect Service Version: The specified version of the service may not exist or may not be correctly defined.
  Namespace Issues: The namespace specified in the error message may not match the one defined in the service.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  Service Definition Errors: There may be errors in the service definition or implementation, such as missing or incorrect annotations.
  Transport Issues: If the service was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is listed and activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Service Version:
  
  Ensure that the version specified in the error message matches the versions available in the service definition.
  
  
  
  Verify Namespace:
  
  Confirm that the namespace in the error message matches the one defined in the service. If there are discrepancies, correct them.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Service Definition:
  
  Open the service in the Service Builder and check for any errors in the service definition. Look for missing or incorrect annotations and correct them.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that all related objects (like data models, service definitions, etc.) were transported correctly and are consistent in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for any additional error messages or logs that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OData services and the SAP Gateway for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the /IWFND/CM_CONSUMER108 error message.