How To Fix APC_MESSAGE001 - Service path for application &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APC_MESSAGE - Message class for ABAP Channels (ATC Check only)

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Service path for application &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

ICF Service Path for APC application <(>&<)>1 does not exist.

System Response

ICF Service Path for APC application <(>&<)>1 does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Select the APC application in transaction SAPC and generate the ICF
service path for the corresponding APC application.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APC_MESSAGE001 - Service path for application &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message APC_MESSAGE001 indicates that the service path for a specified application does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Application Performance Monitoring (APM) or when dealing with specific applications that require a defined service path for their operation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Path: The most common cause is that the service path for the application specified in the error message has not been defined or is incorrectly configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the application or the APM settings that lead to the service path not being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the application was recently transported from one system to another, the service path may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service path, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Path Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system and verify that the service path for the application is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the application is properly registered in the system.
  
  
  
  Define the Service Path:
  
  If the service path does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done through transaction codes like SICF (for HTTP services) or through the relevant configuration transactions for your application.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the application was recently transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary components, including the service path, were included.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the service path. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application or module you are working with for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the application-specific documentation for any prerequisites or configuration steps that may have been overlooked.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.