How To Fix /IWFND/MED188 - Version '&2' of Service '&1' does not exist

/IWFND/MED188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Version '&2' of Service '&1' does not exist

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/IWFND/MED188 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/MED188 Version '&2' of Service '&1' does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, particularly when trying to access an OData service that is not available in the specified version. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Service Versioning: The error indicates that the specific version of the OData service you are trying to access does not exist. This could happen if:
  
  The service has not been activated for the requested version.
  The version number is incorrect or mistyped in the request.
  The service has been deleted or is not properly configured.
  
  
  
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway system for the specified version.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the service.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Activation:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code SEGW).
  Check if the service is activated for the required version. You can