How To Fix /FTI/EXT_SRV_MAINT009 - Please maintain Service name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/EXT_SRV_MAINT -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Please maintain Service name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/EXT_SRV_MAINT009 - Please maintain Service name ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/EXT_SRV_MAINT009 with the description "Please maintain Service name" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Fiori or SAP Gateway services. This error indicates that a required service name has not been maintained or configured properly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Name: The service name that is required for the operation is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The service might not be activated or properly configured in the SAP Gateway or Fiori Launchpad.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain the service.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Service Name:
  
  Go to the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the required service is listed. If not, you may need to add it.
  If the service is listed but not activated, select it and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Service Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the service is properly configured in the system. This includes checking the service URL, service binding, and any related parameters.
  If you are using OData services, ensure that the corresponding OData service is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the service. This may involve checking roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the service was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been successfully imported and that the service is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  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 Fiori and Gateway services for detailed guidance on service maintenance and configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /FTI/EXT_SRV_MAINT009 and ensure that the service name is properly maintained in your SAP system.