How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_PUBLISH_US004 - Event ID is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_PUBLISH_US -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Event ID is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_PUBLISH_US004 - Event ID is inactive ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_PUBLISH_US004 with the description "Event ID is inactive" typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the event ID you are trying to publish or use is not active, which means that the system cannot process the request related to that event.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Event ID: The event ID you are trying to use has not been activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the OData service or the event itself.
  Transport Issues: If the event ID was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the event.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Event ID:
  
  Go to the transaction code /IWBEP/REG_SERVICE in the SAP GUI.
  Check the status of the event ID in question.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is properly configured and that all necessary components are active.
  Use transaction code /IWBEP/IF_MAINTAIN to check the service and its associated events.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the event ID was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate the event ID. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Event:
  
  If the event ID is still causing issues, consider recreating it to ensure that it is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway and OData service documentation for best practices on event handling and service activation.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IWBEP/CM_PUBLISH_US004 error and ensure that the event ID is active and functioning correctly.