How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4_RUNTIME116 - System alias '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4_RUNTIME -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: System alias '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_RUNTIME116 - System alias '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4_RUNTIME116 System alias '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when there is an issue with the configuration of the system alias used in the OData service.
  Cause:
  
  Missing System Alias: The specified system alias (&1) does not exist in the SAP Gateway configuration. This can happen if the alias was not created or was deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system alias might be incorrectly configured in the OData service or in the backend system.
  Transport Issues: If the system alias was created in a different system (e.g., development) and not transported correctly to the target system (e.g., production), it may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the system alias.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Alias Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE in the SAP GUI.
  Check if the system alias exists in the list. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update System Alias:
  
  If the system alias is missing, you can create it by going to transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE and selecting the option to create a new system alias.
  Ensure that the alias is correctly configured to point to the appropriate backend system.
  
  
  
  Verify OData Service Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is correctly configured to use the existing system alias.
  Check the service definition and ensure that the system alias is correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the system alias was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been transported correctly to the target environment.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to check transport requests.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the system alias and the OData service.
  You may need to check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the SAP Gateway services can help resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Gateway documentation for more details on configuring system aliases and OData services.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message regarding the non-existence of the specified system alias.