How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS136 - Service '&1' repository '&2' is not assigned to group '&3'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Service '&1' repository '&2' is not assigned to group '&3'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS136 - Service '&1' repository '&2' is not assigned to group '&3' ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS136 indicates that a specific service is not assigned to the specified group in the SAP Gateway. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access an OData service that has not been properly configured or assigned to the relevant service group in the SAP Gateway.
  Cause:
  
  Service Not Registered: The OData service you are trying to access has not been registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Service Group Assignment: The service is registered but not assigned to the service group you are trying to use.
  Transport Issues: If the service was transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly assigned in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the service from being accessed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check if the service is listed. If not, you need to register it.
  
  
  
  Assign Service to Group:
  
  If the service is registered but not assigned to the group, you can assign it:
  
  In the same transaction (/IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE), select the service and click on "Add to Service Group".
  Choose the appropriate service group and add the service.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Service Group:
  
  Ensure that the service group you are trying to access is correctly configured and that the service is included in it.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that all necessary objects are included in the transport request and that they are activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service. Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include access to the OData service.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Sometimes, services need to be activated after registration. Ensure that the service is active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: For managing OData services.
  /IWFND/GW_CLIENT: For testing OData services.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on service management.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, check the SAP Gateway logs (transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_COS136 and ensure that your OData service is properly configured and accessible.