How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_DT021 - Specified operation is not Web service operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_DT -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Specified operation is not Web service operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_DT021 - Specified operation is not Web service operation ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_DT021 indicates that the specified operation is not recognized as a valid web service operation in the context of the SAP Gateway framework. This error typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the operation being called and the operations defined in the service.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Operation Name: The operation name specified in the request does not match any of the operations defined in the OData service.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Service Definition Issues: There may be issues with the service definition or the metadata of the OData service.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified operation.
  Version Mismatch: The client might be using an outdated version of the service that does not include the specified operation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Operation Name: Verify that the operation name in the request matches exactly with the operation defined in the OData service. This includes checking for case sensitivity and any typos.
  
  
  Activate the Service: Ensure that the OData service is activated in the SAP Gateway. You can do this by navigating to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE) and checking the status of the service.
  
  
  Review Service Definition: Check the service definition in the Service Builder to ensure that the operation is correctly defined. You can also regenerate the service if necessary.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user making the request has the necessary authorizations to access the service and the specific operation.
  
  
  Update Client: If the client is using an outdated version of the service, update it to the latest version that includes the required operation.
  
  
  Check Metadata: You can access the service metadata (usually at the URL http://<host>:<port>/sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/$metadata) to verify the available operations and ensure that the operation you are trying to call is listed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the Gateway framework to understand how to define and manage OData services.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE for service maintenance and /IWBEP/REG_SERVICE for service registration.
  Error Logs: Check the SAP Gateway error logs (transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG) for more detailed information about the error and any related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.