How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS119 - Service identifier '&1' is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Service identifier '&1' is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS119 - Service identifier '&1' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS119 Service identifier '&1' is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the service identifier provided in the request is not recognized or is invalid. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Service Identifier: The service identifier (service name) provided in the request may be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified service.
  Service Registration Issues: The service may not be properly registered in the SAP Gateway.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Gateway or backend system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Identifier:
  
  Verify that the service identifier in the request is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Check the service name against the list of registered services in the SAP Gateway.
  
  
  
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is listed and activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user making the request has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include access to the relevant service.
  
  
  
  Register the Service:
  
  If the service is not registered, you can register it using the same transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Add the service to the system and ensure it is activated.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway is properly configured and connected to the backend system.
  Check for any transport issues or inconsistencies in the system landscape.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the request to see if there are any additional error messages or logs that can provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: For managing OData services.
  /IWFND/GW_CLIENT: For testing OData services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Gateway documentation for more details on service management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid service identifier error in SAP.