/IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME020 - Web service operation name invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Web service operation name invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME020 - Web service operation name invalid ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME020 indicates that there is an issue with the web service operation name being invalid in the context of the SAP Gateway or OData service. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the specified operation or when the operation name does not conform to the expected format.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Operation Name: The operation name specified in the request does not match any of the defined operations in the OData service.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect URL: The URL used to access the OData service might be incorrect or malformed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified operation.
  Model Changes: Changes in the data model or service definition that have not been properly reflected in the service implementation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Operation Name: Verify that the operation name in your request matches exactly with the operation defined in the OData service. Ensure there are no typos or case sensitivity issues.
  Activate the Service: Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and ensure that the service is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  Review the URL: Double-check the URL you are using to access the OData service. Ensure it follows the correct format and includes the correct service name and operation.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user making the request has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and its operations.
  Regenerate the Service: If there have been changes to the data model, consider regenerating the service in the Service Builder to ensure that all changes are reflected.
  Check Service Metadata: Access the service metadata (usually available at the URL .../$metadata) to confirm that the operation is defined as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To manage and activate OData services.
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: To view error logs related to OData services.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for guidelines on defining and managing OData services.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME020 error message.