How To Fix /IWBEP/MC_SB_GEN_USR020 - Technical service name &1 is incorrect. Enter a valid name.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/MC_SB_GEN_USR -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Technical service name &1 is incorrect. Enter a valid name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/MC_SB_GEN_USR020 - Technical service name &1 is incorrect. Enter a valid name. ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/MC_SB_GEN_USR020 indicates that there is an issue with the technical service name you are trying to use in your SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when the specified service name is not recognized or is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Service Name: The service name you entered does not exist in the system or is misspelled.
  Service Not Activated: The service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  Transport Issues: If the service was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Service Name: Double-check the technical service name you are entering. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and follows the naming conventions.
  Check Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is listed and activated. If it is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Transport Check: If the service was transported, ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  Check System Logs: Look at the system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for guidelines on creating and managing OData services.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWBEP/MC_SB_GEN_USR020.