/IWFND/CM_COS160 - Data are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Data are missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS160 - Data are missing ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS160 Data are missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the necessary data for a specific operation, often due to missing or incomplete data in the request or in the backend system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data in Request: The request sent to the OData service may not contain all the required parameters or data fields.
  Backend Data Issues: The data that the OData service is trying to access may not exist in the backend system, or there may be issues with the data model.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data.
  Service Configuration: The OData service may not be properly configured or activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or entity set definitions in the OData service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Request Parameters: Ensure that all required parameters are included in the request. Review the OData service documentation to confirm the expected input.
  Validate Backend Data: Check the backend system to ensure that the data exists and is accessible. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to inspect the relevant tables.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You can check this using transaction SU53 to see if there are any authorization failures.
  Service Activation: Ensure that the OData service is activated in the SAP Gateway. You can check this in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to identify where the data retrieval is failing. You can set breakpoints in the relevant ABAP code.
  Check Model Definitions: Review the model definitions in the service to ensure that they are correctly defined and that all necessary associations and navigation properties are in place.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To manage OData services.
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: To view error logs related to OData services.
  SE11 or SE16: To check the underlying database tables for data integrity.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Gateway documentation for more details on OData service development and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /IWFND/CM_COS160 Data are missing error in your SAP environment.