How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MED042 - Version '&2' of Service '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MED -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Version '&2' of Service '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MED042 - Version '&2' of Service '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MED042 indicates that a specific version of a service does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when a request is made for a service version that has not been defined or activated.
  Cause:
  
  Service Version Not Created: The specified version of the OData service has not been created or registered in the system.
  Service Not Activated: The service might exist but has not been activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect Version Number: The version number specified in the request may be incorrect or does not match any existing versions.
  Transport Issues: If the service was transported from another system, the transport might not have included the correct version or the activation might not have been performed post-transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Check if the service with the specified name (&1) and version (&2) exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that you are using the correct service name and version.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service exists but is not activated, you can activate it using the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Add the service to the relevant system alias and activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Versioning:
  
  Ensure that the version number you are using in your request is correct. You can check the available versions in the service metadata.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that the service has been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Service Definition:
  
  Sometimes, there may be issues in the service definition itself. Review the service definition for any inconsistencies or errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific service or error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Maintenance of OData services.
  SE80: Object Navigator, where you can also check for service definitions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  
  
  OData Versioning: Familiarize yourself with how versioning works in OData services, as it can affect how services are called and managed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.