How To Fix /IWBEP/SBUI018 - Class name required for activation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/SBUI -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Class name required for activation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/SBUI018 - Class name required for activation ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/SBUI018 Class name required for activation typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and SAP Fiori applications when there is an issue with the configuration of a service or a UI component. This error indicates that a class name is required for the activation of a specific service or UI component, but it is missing or not properly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Class Name: The error usually arises when a required class name for a service or UI component is not specified in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the SAP Gateway or Fiori application that prevents the proper activation of the service.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, the class name might not have been included or properly set up in the target system.
  Development Errors: If a developer is creating or modifying a service or UI component, they may have forgotten to specify the class name.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE for service maintenance) and check the configuration of the service or UI component. Ensure that all required fields, including the class name, are filled out correctly.
  Define Class Name: If the class name is missing, you will need to define it. This can typically be done in the service definition or the UI component configuration.
  Re-activate the Service: After correcting the configuration, try to re-activate the service or UI component. This can often resolve the issue.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP Gateway or Fiori you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they found.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the activation process to identify where the class name is expected and why it is not being found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IWBEP/SBUI018 Class name required for activation error and successfully activate your service or UI component.