How To Fix /IWXBE/CORE023 - Service '&1' is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWXBE/CORE -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Service '&1' is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE023 - Service '&1' is not active ?

  The SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE023 Service '&1' is not active typically indicates that a specific service, which is referenced by the placeholder &1, is not currently active in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services.
  Cause:
  
  Service Not Registered: The service may not be registered in the SAP Gateway.
  Service Not Activated: The service might be registered but not activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or the service itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Service Registration:
  
  Go to transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  Check if the service is listed. If it is not, you will need to register it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Service:
  
  If the service is listed but not active, select the service and click on the "Activate" button.
  Ensure that the service is activated for the appropriate system/client.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Check Service Implementation:
  
  If the service is custom, ensure that the implementation is correct and that all necessary components are in place.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use transaction code SLG1 to check for any logs related to the service that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart the Gateway:
  
  In some cases, restarting the SAP Gateway can help resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: For managing OData services.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with the specific service or version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on OData services and SAP Gateway configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /IWXBE/CORE023 Service '&1' is not active.