How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MED016 - Service '&1' deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MED -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Service '&1' deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MED016 - Service '&1' deleted ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MED016 Service '&1' deleted typically indicates that a specific OData service has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. This error can occur in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when an application or user attempts to access a service that has been removed or is not properly registered.
  Cause:
  
  Service Deletion: The OData service has been deleted from the system, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Transport Issues: The service may have been transported from another system, and the transport did not include the service definition.
  Activation Issues: The service might not be activated properly in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service, leading to the perception that it has been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is listed. If it is not, you may need to re-register it.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Service:
  
  If the service is listed but not active, select the service and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the service was recently transported, ensure that the transport request included the service definition and that it was imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the SAP Gateway logs for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the issue. You can use transaction codes like /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to view error logs.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Service:
  
  If the service has been deleted and cannot be restored, you may need to recreate it using the Service Builder.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for best practices on managing OData services.
  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 diagnose and resolve the error message regarding the deleted OData service.