How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED195 - Service reference '&1' already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED -

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Service reference '&1' already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED195 - Service reference '&1' already exists ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED195 indicates that there is an attempt to create a service reference that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when you are trying to register or activate a service that has already been registered.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Service Registration: The service reference you are trying to create is already registered in the system. This can happen if the service was previously created and not properly deleted or if there is an attempt to register the same service multiple times.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems, the service might already exist in the target system.
  Development Environment: In a development environment, multiple developers might be trying to register the same service.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Services: 
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check the list of existing OData services. Look for the service reference that is causing the error.
  If the service already exists and you want to update it, you can modify the existing service instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Existing Service:
  
  If the existing service is no longer needed, you can delete it from the service maintenance screen (/IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  After deletion, you can attempt to register the service again.
  
  
  
  Use Different Service Name:
  
  If you need to create a new service and the existing one cannot be deleted or modified, consider using a different service name or reference.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue is related to transport, ensure that the transport requests are correctly managed and that the service is not being duplicated during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP Gateway you are using, as there may be version-specific considerations or patches that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance for OData services.
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: To check for any errors related to OData services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your OData service registrations.