How To Fix /IWPGW/PGW_CONFIG011 - Service/Model name &1 cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWPGW/PGW_CONFIG -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Service/Model name &1 cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWPGW/PGW_CONFIG011 - Service/Model name &1 cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message /IWPGW/PGW_CONFIG011 Service/Model name &1 cannot be used typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a service or model in the SAP Gateway. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as incorrect service registration, missing or inactive services, or issues with the underlying data model.
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Registered: The service or model you are trying to use may not be registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Service Inactive: The service might be registered but is currently inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  Model Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the OData model or service.
  Transport Issues: If the service was transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is listed and properly registered. If not, you may need to register it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service is registered but inactive, activate it in the Service Maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service. You may need to check roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Model Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the OData model in the Service Builder. Ensure that all necessary entities and associations are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the service was transported, ensure that all necessary components were included in the transport request and that they have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the SAP Gateway logs for more detailed error messages. You can use transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to view error logs related to OData services.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Service:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the service in the Service Builder and reactivating it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for OData services and SAP Gateway for more detailed guidance on service configuration and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /IWPGW/PGW_CONFIG011.