How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW026 - URL for Service '&1' not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: URL for Service '&1' not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW026 - URL for Service '&1' not available ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW026 URL for Service '&1' not available typically indicates that the OData service you are trying to access is not available or not properly configured in the SAP Gateway system. This can happen for several reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Registered: The OData service may not be registered in the SAP Gateway system.
  Service Not Activated: The service might be registered but not activated.
  Incorrect URL: The URL being used to access the service may be incorrect or malformed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or the backend system connection.
  Service Versioning: The service might have multiple versions, and the requested version is not available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is listed. If not, you need to register it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service is registered but not activated, select the service and activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify the URL:
  
  Ensure that the URL you are using to access the service is correct. Check for typos or incorrect parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service. You may need to check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the SAP Gateway and the backend system. Ensure that the connection is properly set up and that the backend system is reachable.
  
  
  
  Check Service Version:
  
  If the service has multiple versions, ensure that you are accessing the correct version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance for OData services.
  /IWFND/GW_CLIENT: Gateway Client for testing OData services.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the SAP Gateway logs for more detailed error messages. You can use transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to view error logs.
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for any related issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed information on service management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWFND/CM_MGW026 URL for Service '&1' not available.