/IWFND/CM_MGW059 - Delegation failed. Neither entity name nor function name provided.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Delegation failed. Neither entity name nor function name provided.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW059 - Delegation failed. Neither entity name nor function name provided. ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW059 Delegation failed. Neither entity name nor function name provided typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when there is an issue with the OData service configuration or the request being made to the service.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entity or Function Name: The error indicates that the request to the OData service did not include an entity name or function name. This can happen if the URL is incorrectly formed or if the service is not properly configured.
  Service Registration Issues: The OData service may not be registered correctly in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service or the specific entity/function.
  Incorrect Service URL: The URL used to access the OData service might be incorrect or incomplete.
  Service Activation: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Request URL: Ensure that the URL you are using to access the OData service is correct and includes the necessary entity or function name. For example, a typical OData URL should look like this: http://<host>:<port>/sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/<entity_name>.
  
  
  Service Registration: Verify that the OData service is registered in the SAP Gateway. You can do this by using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the service is listed and active.
  
  
  Activate the Service: If the service is not active, you can activate it from the same transaction. Make sure to also check the service's technical details to ensure it is correctly configured.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user making the request has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service and the specific entity/function.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, you may need to debug the service implementation to see if there are any issues in the code that could be causing the delegation to fail.
  
  
  Check Service Implementation: If you are developing the OData service, ensure that the entity sets and function imports are correctly defined in the service implementation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To manage OData services.
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: To view error logs related to OData services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Gateway documentation for more details on OData service configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWFND/CM_MGW059 error message.