How To Fix /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME104 - Web service name '&1' is incorrect (check namespace)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Web service name '&1' is incorrect (check namespace)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME104 - Web service name '&1' is incorrect (check namespace) ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME104 indicates that there is an issue with the web service name specified in your OData service configuration. The message suggests that the web service name is incorrect, particularly in relation to its namespace.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Web Service Name: The web service name provided in the configuration does not match any existing service in the system.
  Namespace Issues: The namespace defined in the service might not align with the one expected by the OData service.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the web service name or namespace.
  Transport Issues: If the service was transported from one system to another, the namespace or service name might not have been correctly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Web Service Name: Verify that the web service name you are using is correct. You can do this by navigating to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW) and checking the service name.
  Verify Namespace: Ensure that the namespace defined in your service matches the expected namespace. This can also be checked in the Service Builder.
  Activate the Service: If the service is not activated, activate it using transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE. Make sure the service is listed and activated for the relevant system.
  Check for Typos: Double-check for any typographical errors in the web service name or namespace.
  Review Transport Requests: If the service was transported, ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  Check Service Metadata: You can also check the service metadata by accessing the service URL in a browser (e.g., http://<host>:<port>/sap/opu/odata/sap/<service_name>/$metadata) to see if the service is accessible and correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Maintenance of OData services.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to your version of SAP or the OData service.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Gateway documentation for detailed information on configuring and troubleshooting OData services.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME104.