How To Fix /IWXBE/CORE008 - Service name must not be initial

/IWXBE/CORE008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWXBE/CORE -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Service name must not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE008 - Service name must not be initial ?

  The SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE008 Service name must not be initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services. This error indicates that a required service name has not been provided or is empty (initial). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Name: The error arises when a service name is expected but not provided. This can happen during the registration of an OData service or when trying to access a service that has not been properly defined.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the OData service or the service definition in the SAP Gateway.
  Development Errors: If you are developing a custom OData service, the service name might not have been set correctly in the service definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Ensure that the service you are trying to access is registered and active. If it is