How To Fix /IWFND/MED186 - Service '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Service '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/MED186 - Service '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/MED186 Service '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the specified OData service (represented by &1) is not registered or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Registered: The OData service has not been registered in the SAP Gateway system.
  Incorrect Service Name: The service name provided in the request is incorrect or misspelled.
  Service Deactivated: The service might be registered but is currently deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP Gateway or the backend system.
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Register the Service:
  
  If the service is not registered, you can register it by clicking on the "Add Service" button in the Service Maintenance screen.
  Enter the service name and the relevant technical details.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service is registered but inactive, select the service and activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Service Name:
  
  Ensure that the service name you are using in your request matches exactly with the registered service name (case-sensitive).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service. You may need to check roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway is properly configured and that there are no issues with the backend system connectivity.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for any additional error messages or logs that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: Service Maintenance for OData services.
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: Error log for OData services.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on OData services and SAP Gateway configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWFND/MED186 Service '&1' does not exist.