/IWFND/CM_COS052 - Data Provider implementation '&1' '&2' '&3' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Data Provider implementation '&1' '&2' '&3' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS052 - Data Provider implementation '&1' '&2' '&3' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS052 indicates that there is an issue with the Data Provider implementation in the context of the SAP Gateway. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the specified Data Provider implementation for the given parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Data Provider Implementation: The specified Data Provider implementation (identified by the parameters &1, &2, &3) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the name or the implementation not being activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the OData service may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to locate the implementation.
  Transport Issues: If the implementation was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Data Provider implementation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Implementation Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SEGW (Gateway Service Builder) and check if the Data Provider implementation exists.
  Verify the names of the Data Provider implementation against the parameters provided in the error message.
  
  
  
  Activate the Implementation:
  
  If the implementation exists but is not activated, activate it in the Gateway Service Builder.
  
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is registered in transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE. If it is not registered, you will need to register it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the OData service to ensure that they are correct and that the Data Provider implementation is properly linked.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the implementation was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Data Provider implementation. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Gateway Service Builder
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to trace where the failure occurs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /IWFND/CM_COS052 error message in SAP.