How To Fix DMC_AP049 - Service Interface &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_AP - MWB: AP specific messages

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Service Interface &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Service Interface &1 does not exist

System Response

A service interface has been used which does not exist or which has a
different direction.

How to fix this error?

Supply an existing service interface. In field 'Outbound Service
Interface' only interfaces with direction 'Outbound' respectively in
field 'Inbound Service Interface' only interfaces with direction
'Inbound' are allowed.
Withdraw permissible values by value help or by Enterprise Service
Repository.

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 DMC_AP049 - Service Interface &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DMC_AP049: Service Interface &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Management or SAP Data Intelligence when the system is unable to find a specified service interface. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Interface Name: The service interface name specified in the configuration or code may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Missing Configuration: The service interface may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the service interface was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service interface.
  System Version: The service interface may not exist in the current version of the software you are using.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Interface Name: Check the name of the service interface in your configuration or code to ensure it is correct.
  Check Configuration: Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and verify that the service interface is defined and active.
  Transport Check: If the interface was transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was imported successfully without errors.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service interface. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  System Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or release notes for your specific version to confirm that the service interface should exist and is supported.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message DMC_AP049.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module) to search for the service interface and check its status.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) or traces to gather more information about the error context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.