How To Fix /IWFND/CM_BEC003 - Logical port not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_BEC -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Logical port not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_BEC003 - Logical port not specified ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_BEC003 Logical port not specified typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services when a logical port is not defined for a specific service or when the system is unable to find the logical port configuration needed to connect to the backend system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Logical Port Configuration: The logical port for the service you are trying to access has not been created or is not properly configured in the SAP Gateway system.
  Incorrect Service Configuration: The service might not be correctly linked to the logical port, or the logical port might not be assigned to the service.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the logical port configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create/Check Logical Port:
  
  Go to transaction code SOAMANAGER.
  Navigate to the "Web Service Configuration" section.
  Check if the logical port for the service is created. If not, create a new logical port.
  Ensure that the logical port is correctly configured with the necessary endpoint and authentication details.
  
  
  
  Assign Logical Port to Service:
  
  In the same SOAMANAGER transaction, ensure that the logical port is assigned to the relevant service.
  You can do this by navigating to the "Service Definition" and checking the bindings.
  
  
  
  Check Service Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the service is properly configured in the SAP Gateway. You can check this using transaction code IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Make sure the service is activated and linked to the correct logical port.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the logical port and the service.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the logical port was transported from another system, verify that all necessary configurations were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the service again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations and logical ports.
  IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: For managing and maintaining OData services in SAP Gateway.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring logical ports and services.
  
  
  Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IWFND/CM_BEC003 Logical port not specified error in your SAP system.