How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT038 - Service '&1' version '&2' not created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Service '&1' version '&2' not created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT038 - Service '&1' version '&2' not created ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT038 indicates that a specific OData service (identified by its name and version) has not been created successfully. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Gateway and OData service development.
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Registered: The OData service may not be registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Activation Issues: The service might not be activated properly in the SAP Gateway.
  Missing Metadata: The service might be missing necessary metadata or configuration settings.
  Transport Issues: If the service was transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or activate the service.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues in the system, such as database inconsistencies or system configuration problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW) and ensure that the service is registered.
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the service is listed and properly activated.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service is not activated, activate it using the same transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Ensure that the service is assigned to the appropriate system alias.
  
  
  
  Review Metadata:
  
  Check the metadata of the service to ensure that all necessary entities and properties are defined correctly.
  If there are issues, you may need to regenerate the service or make adjustments in the Service Builder.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the service was transported, verify that all related objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported successfully.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and activate OData services. Check roles and authorizations related to SAP Gateway.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Service:
  
  If all else fails, consider rebuilding the service in the Service Builder and reactivating it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Maintenance of OData services.
  SLG1: Display application log for troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for detailed guidance on service creation and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT038.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.