/IWFND/MED099 - ICF node for Service '&1' not created

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: ICF node for Service '&1' not created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/MED099 - ICF node for Service '&1' not created ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/MED099 ICF node for Service '&1' not created typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services. This error indicates that the Internet Communication Framework (ICF) node for the specified OData service has not been created or activated. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  ICF Node Not Created: The ICF node for the OData service has not been created in the SAP system.
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the creation of the ICF node.
  Transport Issues: If the service was transported from another system, the ICF node may not have been included in the transport.
  Service Registration: The service might not be properly registered in the SAP Gateway.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check if the service is listed and activated. If not, you can add it and activate it.
  
  
  
  Create ICF Node Manually:
  
  If the ICF node is missing, you can create it manually.
  Use transaction code SICF to navigate to the ICF services.
  Check the path for your service and create the node if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Ensure that the service is activated. You can do this in the same /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE transaction.
  Select the service and click on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and activate ICF nodes and OData services.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that the transport request included the necessary objects, including the ICF node.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context on why the ICF node was not created.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ICF Services: The Internet Communication Framework (ICF) is a framework that allows SAP systems to communicate with external systems via HTTP/S.
  OData Services: OData (Open Data Protocol) is a standard protocol for building and consuming RESTful APIs.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: For managing OData services.
  SICF: For managing ICF services.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the ICF node for your OData service is created and activated correctly.