How To Fix /IWBEP/MC_SB_GEN_USR018 - Technical service &1 with service version &2 already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/MC_SB_GEN_USR -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Technical service &1 with service version &2 already exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/MC_SB_GEN_USR018 - Technical service &1 with service version &2 already exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/MC_SB_GEN_USR018 indicates that there is an attempt to create a technical service that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when you are trying to register a service that has already been defined.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Service Registration: You are trying to register a service that has already been registered in the system with the same technical name and version.
  Incorrect Service Versioning: You may be trying to register a service with a version that already exists for the same technical service.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a transport environment, the service might have been transported to the system already.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Services:
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check the list of registered services. Look for the service with the same technical name and version.
  If the service already exists and you need to update it, consider using the "Update" option instead of trying to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Service:
  
  If the existing service is no longer needed, you can delete it from the service maintenance screen.
  If you need to modify the existing service, you can do so by selecting it and making the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Version Management:
  
  If you are trying to create a new version of the service, ensure that you are using a different version number that does not conflict with existing versions.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If you suspect that the service was transported from another system, check the transport logs to see if the service was included in a transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for OData services and Gateway to ensure you are following the correct procedures for service registration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance for OData services.
  /IWBEP/REG_SERVICE: Register OData services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to service registration or known bugs.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar issues faced by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your OData services in SAP.