How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_SBMG044 - Could not retrieve the Service Name '&1' and Version '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_SBMG -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Could not retrieve the Service Name '&1' and Version '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_SBMG044 - Could not retrieve the Service Name '&1' and Version '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_SBMG044 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the specified service name and version. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when trying to access OData services.
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Registered: The specified OData service may not be registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect Service Name or Version: The service name or version provided in the request may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  Service Activation: The service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Transport Issues: If the service was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  System Configuration: 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).
  Verify if the service is listed and properly registered.
  
  
  
  Verify Service Name and Version:
  
  Ensure that the service name and version in your request match exactly with what is registered in the system.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service is not activated, activate it in the Service Maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP Gateway and backend system to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access, you can debug the service call to see where it fails and gather more information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on service registration and activation.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.