/IWFND/CM_COS027 - GSDO type '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: GSDO type '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS027 - GSDO type '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS027 GSDO type '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific Generic Service Data Object (GSDO) type that is referenced in the OData service.
  Cause:
  
  Missing GSDO Type: The GSDO type specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the GSDO type may not have been created or activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The OData service may be incorrectly configured, pointing to a non-existent or incorrectly named GSDO type.
  Transport Issues: If the GSDO type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Development Environment Issues: If you are working in a development environment, the GSDO type may not have been created or activated yet.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check GSDO Type: Verify that the GSDO type referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and checking for the existence of the GSDO type.
  Create/Activate GSDO Type: If the GSDO type does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is not activated, activate it.
  Review OData Service Configuration: Check the configuration of the OData service in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE. Ensure that the service is correctly configured to use the appropriate GSDO types.
  Check Transport Requests: If the GSDO type was recently transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects and that they have been properly imported and activated in the target system.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the error is occurring and gather more context about the missing GSDO type.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To maintain OData services.
  SE11: To check and create Data Dictionary objects.
  SE80: To access the Object Navigator for various development objects.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on OData services and GSDO types for more detailed information on their configuration and usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.