How To Fix /IWPGW/PGW_CONFIG007 - Context service &1/&2 created. Activate service on the SAP GW hub

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWPGW/PGW_CONFIG -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Context service &1/&2 created. Activate service on the SAP GW hub

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWPGW/PGW_CONFIG007 - Context service &1/&2 created. Activate service on the SAP GW hub ?

  The SAP error message /IWPGW/PGW_CONFIG007 Context service &1/&2 created. Activate service on the SAP GW hub typically indicates that a context service has been created in the SAP Gateway but has not yet been activated on the SAP Gateway hub system. This is a common issue when working with SAP Gateway services, especially when setting up OData services.
  Cause:
  
  Service Creation: The context service has been created in the backend system (e.g., an SAP S/4HANA system) but has not been activated in the SAP Gateway hub.
  Missing Activation: The service needs to be activated in the SAP Gateway hub to be accessible for consumption.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Gateway or the backend system that prevent the service from being activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway hub system.
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Click on the "Add Service" button.
  In the "Add Service" screen, select the appropriate system (the backend system where the service was created).
  Search for the service using the service name (the context service name will be in the format &1/&2).
  Select the service and click "Add Selected Services".
  Ensure that the service is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  After activation, check if the service is properly registered and can be accessed.
  You can test the service using the SAP Gateway Client (transaction /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) or by accessing the OData service URL directly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  If the issue persists, check the SAP Gateway logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context. You can use transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to view error logs.
  
  
  
  Recheck Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the backend system is properly configured in the SAP Gateway hub and that the connection is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway: SAP Gateway is a technology that allows you to connect devices, environments, and platforms to SAP systems. It enables the creation of OData services.
  OData Services: OData (Open Data Protocol) is a standard protocol for creating and consuming data APIs. SAP Gateway uses OData to expose business data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To manage OData services.
  /IWFND/GW_CLIENT: To test OData services.
  /IWFND/ERROR_LOG: To view error logs related to SAP Gateway.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully activate the context service in the SAP Gateway hub.