How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_OCI014 - Service &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_OCI -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Service &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_OCI014 - Service &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_OCI014 Service &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services. This error indicates that the specified OData service (denoted by &1) is not found in the system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Registered: The OData service has not been registered in the SAP Gateway system.
  Incorrect Service Name: The service name provided in the request is incorrect or misspelled.
  Service Deactivated: The OData service might be deactivated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Gateway or backend system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is listed. If not, you may need to register it.
  
  
  
  Register the Service:
  
  If the service is not registered, you can register it by clicking on the "Add Service" button and entering the service name and relevant details.
  
  
  
  Verify Service Name:
  
  Ensure that the service name used in the request matches exactly with the registered service name, including case sensitivity.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service is registered but not activated, select the service and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway is properly configured and that there are no issues with the backend system connectivity.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the SAP Gateway logs (transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance for OData services.
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: Error log for OData services.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on service management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWBEP/CM_OCI014 Service &1 does not exist.