How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_OCI018 - Service name cannot start with '/'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_OCI -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Service name cannot start with '/'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_OCI018 - Service name cannot start with '/' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_OCI018 Service name cannot start with '/' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services. This error indicates that the service name you are trying to use or register starts with a forward slash (/), which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Service Name: The service name you are trying to create or register begins with a /, which is not a valid character for service names in SAP Gateway.
  Configuration Error: There might be a misconfiguration in the service registration or in the way the service is being called.
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Service: Ensure that the service name does not start with a /. Modify the service name to start with a valid character (typically alphanumeric).
  Check Service Registration: If you are registering the service manually, double-check the service name in the registration process to ensure it adheres to the naming conventions.
  Review OData Service: If you are working with an OData service, ensure that the service name defined in the service metadata does not start with a /.
  Update Service URL: If you are calling the service via a URL, ensure that the URL does not incorrectly include a leading / in the service name.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Gateway documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and service registration.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to manage and register OData services.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs in the SAP system for more details on the error and any related issues that might provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully register or call your OData service.