/IWFND/OCI_MSG009 - No metadata to parse

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/OCI_MSG -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No metadata to parse

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/OCI_MSG009 - No metadata to parse ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/OCI_MSG009 No metadata to parse typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve or parse the metadata for the OData service you are trying to access. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect Service 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 service or its metadata.
  Backend Issues: There may be issues in the backend system that prevent the metadata from being generated or retrieved.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related issues that prevent the service from being accessed.
  Missing or Corrupted Metadata: The metadata document might be missing or corrupted in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is listed and activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check the Service URL:
  
  Ensure that the URL you are using to access the OData service is correct. You can test the URL in a browser or a tool like Postman.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service. You may need to check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Backend System:
  
  Ensure that the backend system is functioning correctly and that the OData service is properly implemented. You can check the service in the backend using transaction SE80 or SE11.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the service. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network problems.
  
  
  
  Regenerate Metadata:
  
  If the metadata is corrupted, you may need to regenerate it. This can often be done by reactivating the service or using transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to refresh the service.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Check the SAP Gateway logs for more detailed error messages. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs related to the OData service.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on service activation and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWFND/OCI_MSG009 No metadata to parse error.