/IWFND/MED173 - XML Transformation error of the external model ID '&1' name '&2'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: XML Transformation error of the external model ID '&1' name '&2'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/MED173 - XML Transformation error of the external model ID '&1' name '&2'. ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/MED173 typically indicates an issue with XML transformation in the context of SAP Gateway services. This error occurs when there is a problem with the external model, which can be due to various reasons such as incorrect configuration, missing metadata, or issues in the service implementation.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid External Model ID or Name: The error message indicates that the external model ID or name is not recognized or is incorrectly specified.
  Metadata Issues: There may be issues with the metadata of the OData service, such as missing or incorrect definitions.
  Transformation Errors: Problems in the XML transformation logic, such as incorrect mappings or data types.
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be properly activated or registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external model.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check External Model Configuration:
  
  Verify that the external model ID and name are correctly configured in the SAP Gateway.
  Ensure that the model is properly defined in the service implementation.
  
  
  
  Review Metadata:
  
  Check the metadata of the OData service to ensure that all entities and properties are correctly defined.
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check the service registration and metadata.
  
  
  
  Debug XML Transformation:
  
  If you have access to the code, debug the XML transformation logic to identify any issues in the mapping or data handling.
  Look for any discrepancies in data types or structures that may cause transformation failures.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is activated. You can do this through transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  If the service is not active, activate it and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the external model and the OData service.
  Review the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the SAP Gateway error logs for more detailed information about the error. You can use transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to view the logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the /IWFND/MED173 error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWFND/MED173 error in your SAP environment.