How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED196 - Service reference '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Service reference '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED196 - Service reference '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED196 Service reference '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the specified service reference (denoted by &1) is not found in the system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Registered: The OData service you are trying to access has not been registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect Service Name: The service name you are using might be misspelled or incorrect.
  Service Not Activated: The service might be registered but not activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  System Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the SAP Gateway or the backend system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service reference is listed. If not, you need to register it.
  
  
  
  Register the Service:
  
  If the service is not registered, you can register it using the same transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Click on "Add Service" and enter the necessary details to register the service.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service is registered but not activated, select the service and click on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Verify Service Name:
  
  Double-check the service name you are using in your request. Ensure it matches exactly with the registered service name.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service. You may need to check the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway is properly configured and connected to the backend system. Check for any connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for any additional error messages or logs that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Gateway documentation for more details on service registration and activation.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_MED196 Service reference '&1' does not exist.