/IWFND/COD008 - Invalid input data in BgRFC retry unit. Object ID '&1' consumer type '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/COD -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Invalid input data in BgRFC retry unit. Object ID '&1' consumer type '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/COD008 - Invalid input data in BgRFC retry unit. Object ID '&1' consumer type '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/COD008 Invalid input data in BgRFC retry unit. Object ID '&1' consumer type '&2' typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway framework, particularly when dealing with Background Remote Function Call (BgRFC) processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with the input data being processed in a BgRFC retry unit.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Object ID: The Object ID specified in the error message may not exist or may be incorrectly formatted.
  Consumer Type Issues: The consumer type may not be recognized or may not match the expected format.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data being sent to the BgRFC, such as missing required fields or incorrect data types.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP Gateway or the service being called.
  Network Issues: Temporary network issues could also lead to invalid data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object ID: Verify that the Object ID specified in the error message is valid and exists in the system. Ensure that it is correctly formatted.
  Validate Consumer Type: Ensure that the consumer type is correctly defined and matches the expected values in the system.
  Review Input Data: Check the input data being sent to the BgRFC. Ensure that all required fields are populated and that the data types are correct.
  Monitor BgRFC Queue: Use transaction code SM58 to monitor the BgRFC queue for any failed entries. Analyze the logs for more details on the failure.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the SAP Gateway and the service being called to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Debugging: If necessary, use debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the invalid data is being generated.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM58: To monitor and analyze BgRFC queues.
  SICF: To check the configuration of the services.
  SLG1: To view application logs for more detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.