How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW025 - ICF-Service '&1' not active; browser will not be started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: ICF-Service '&1' not active; browser will not be started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW025 - ICF-Service '&1' not active; browser will not be started ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW025 ICF-Service '&1' not active; browser will not be started typically indicates that the ICF (Internet Communication Framework) service required for the OData service is not activated in the SAP system. This can prevent the browser from being launched to test or access the OData service.
  Cause:
  
  ICF Service Not Activated: The specific ICF service that is required for the OData service is not activated in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ICF service.
  Incorrect Service Name: The service name referenced in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the ICF Service:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF.
  In the ICF service tree, navigate to the path where the service is located. For OData services, it is usually under /sap/opu/odata/.
  Look for the specific service mentioned in the error message (replace &1 with the actual service name).
  If the service is not active, right-click on it and select Activate Service.
  
  
  
  Check Service Activation:
  
  After activating, ensure that the service is marked as active. You can do this by refreshing the service tree or checking the service properties.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ICF service. This may involve checking roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Test the Service:
  
  After activation, try to access the OData service again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ICF Services: ICF services are essential for enabling HTTP communication in SAP systems. They are used for various web-based applications, including OData services.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SICF: Used to manage ICF services.
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Used to manage OData services in the SAP Gateway.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, check the system logs (transaction SLG1) or the developer traces (transaction ST11) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully activate the required ICF service.